Cuota (en. Share)

/kwota/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Amount of money that must be paid regularly.
The monthly loan payment is quite high.
La cuota mensual del préstamo es bastante elevada.
Portion that is assigned or must be covered in an agreement.
Each member must meet their participation quota.
Cada miembro debe cumplir con su cuota de participación.
Tax or fee charged for certain services.
The fee for garbage collection service has increased.
La cuota por el servicio de recolección de basura ha aumentado.

Etymology

From Latin 'quotum', which means 'how much' or 'quota'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meet the quota
To satisfy the amount or proportion that is required.
cumplir con la cuota
market share
Percentage of participation that a company has in a sector of the market.
cuota de mercado
registration fee
Amount that is paid to register for an activity or event.
cuota de inscripción

Related Words

subscription
Payment that is made regularly towards a total amount.
abono
contribution
Contribution made towards a common goal.
aporte
loan
Sum of money received with the obligation to return it.
préstamo

Slang Meanings

High rate or amount that must be paid.
That fee is so high that I won't be able to pay it.
Esa cuota está tan alta que no la voy a poder pagar.