rate of interest

• Porcentaje que se cobra por un préstamo o se paga por ahorros durante un período determinado, generalmente expresado como tasa anual.

The percentage charged on a loan or paid on savings over a specific period, typically expressed as an annual rate.

1. Cost of borrowing moneyB2formal

   The percentage charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the principal.

   tasa de interés

   • The bank offered a low rate of interest on the new loan.
   • A high rate of interest can make mortgages very expensive.
   • The central bank decided to increase the rate of interest to control inflation.

2. Return on investmentB2formal

   The percentage earned on an investment, such as a savings account or bond.

   tasa de rendimiento

   • The savings account provides a fixed rate of interest of 3% per year.
   • Investors are looking for a higher rate of interest on their capital.
   • The rate of interest on government bonds has fallen recently.