Spanish Phrase
Calcula tus ingresos mensuales.
Meaning
A direct instruction to compute the amount of money you earn each month. It is commonly used when someone is planning a budget, filling out a financial form, or evaluating their economic situation.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving advice on personal finance, during budgeting workshops, or when a colleague asks how to start a financial analysis. It works best in informal contexts; switch to ‘sus ingresos mensuales’ for formal or professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Calculatusingresosmensuales
Imperative (tú)
‘Calcula’ is the affirmative imperative of the verb ‘calcular’ for the informal second‑person singular.
Possessive adjective
‘tus’ agrees with the plural noun ‘ingresos’ and means ‘your’ (informal).
Plural noun
‘ingresos’ is the plural of ‘ingreso’, meaning ‘income’ or ‘earnings’.
Adjective agreement
‘mensuales’ is an adjective that must match the gender (masculine) and number (plural) of the noun it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo puedo saber si estoy gastando demasiado?
How can I tell if I'm spending too much?
Calcula tus ingresos mensuales y compáralos con tus gastos.
Calculate your monthly income and compare it with your expenses.
✕Common Mistakes
Calcula tus ingreso mensuales.
‘Ingreso’ is singular; the noun must be plural to match ‘mensuales’.
Calcula su ingresos mensuales.
When using the formal possessive, the adjective must also be plural: ‘sus ingresos’.
↔Alternatives
Determina tus ingresos mensuales.
Determine your monthly income.
Haz el cálculo de tus ingresos mensuales.
Do the calculation of your monthly income.
Evalúa cuánto ganas al mes.
Assess how much you earn per month.
Cultural Tip
Talking about personal earnings can be considered private in many Spanish‑speaking cultures. Use the informal ‘tus’ only with friends or close colleagues; in a business meeting or with a client, opt for the formal ‘sus ingresos mensuales’ to show respect.