Recaudar (en. Raise)

/re.kau̯ˈðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Collect money or goods from various sources.
The nonprofit organization dedicated itself to raising funds to help those in need.
La organización sin fines de lucro se dedicó a recaudar fondos para ayudar a los necesitados.
Perform the action of collecting debts or taxes.
The government is trying to raise more taxes to fund public services.
El gobierno intenta recaudar más impuestos para financiar servicios públicos.
Concentrate or accumulate something.
The company managed to raise enough capital to expand its operations.
La empresa logró recaudar suficiente capital para expandir sus operaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'recaudare', meaning to collect or accumulate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

raise funds
Obtain money for a specific purpose.
recaudar fondos
raise taxes
Charge taxes to citizens.
recaudar impuestos
raise donations
Obtain voluntary contributions of money.
recaudar donaciones

Related Words

collection
The act of raising, especially in financial terms.
recaudación
collector
Person or entity responsible for raising.
recaudador
tax collector
Person responsible for collecting taxes.
recaudador de impuestos

Slang Meanings

Raising at parties
Today we are going to raise at the party for the trip.
Hoy vamos a recaudar en la fiesta para el viaje.
Passing the hat
At the end of the event, we passed the hat to raise donations.
Al final del evento, pasamos la gorra para recaudar donations.