Impuesto (en. Tax)
/imˈpu̯es.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Fiscal burden imposed by the State on citizens.
The income tax is calculated annually.
El impuesto sobre la renta se calcula anualmente.
Tribute paid for property, sales, or income.
Taxes vary by region.
Los impuestos varían según la región.
Mandatory contribution to the public treasury.
The sales tax is included in the final price.
El impuesto a las ventas se incluye en el precio final.
Etymology
From Latin 'impositus', which means 'put on top'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tax payment
Obligation to settle contributions to the treasury.
pago de impuestos
tax declaration
Process of informing the State about the income obtained.
declaración de impuestos
income tax
Tax applied to the income of individuals and businesses.
impuesto sobre la renta
Related Words
tribute
Contribution paid to the State.
tributo
rates
Specific taxes on services or products.
tasas
taxation
Set of rules that regulate taxes.
fiscalidad
Slang Meanings
To bleed, in the sense that taxes are very high.
The government is bleeding us with so many taxes.
El gobierno nos está sangrando con tantos impuestos.
Tariff, used in informal contexts.
That store always has an extra charge on the tax.
Esa tienda siempre tiene una tarifa extra en el impuesto.