derrama

Derrama is a Spanish noun derived from the verb derramar, meaning to pour or spill. In everyday use it can denote the act of pouring out a liquid or the amount poured. It can also be used figuratively to refer to an outflow or excess of something, such as a derrama de recursos (outflow of resources) or a derrama de lágrimas (an outpouring of tears). The term can appear in phrases describing spills, leaks, or distributions of materials.

In a financial or organizational context, derrama refers to a one-time distribution of money or goods to the members of a group, such as a club, cooperative, or association. This usage describes a special, non-regular payout intended to address a specific need or surplus. The expression hacer una derrama means to organize or enact such a distribution, and the amount or impact is described as part of the group’s funds or reserves.

The term is commonly found in Latin American Spanish, particularly within mutual-aid, savings, or cooperative contexts where members pool resources and periodically share the accumulated surplus. While derrama shares a root with derramar, its specialized sense as a collective payout is distinct from everyday referents to spills.

In some cases, the name Derrama is used institutionally to denote a pooled fund, such as Derrama Magisterial in Peru, which refers to a teachers’ savings and welfare fund. This illustrates how the term can take on formal, organization-specific connotations beyond its general meanings.