Recaudo (en. Collection)

/reˈkawðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of money or goods that are collected or raised.
Tax collection is essential for the operation of the government.
El recaudo de impuestos es fundamental para el funcionamiento del gobierno.
The process of collecting payments or contributions.
The fundraising for the campaign was successful.
El recaudo de fondos para la campaña fue exitoso.
verb
To gather or receive money or goods.
The money is raised through donations.
Se recauda el dinero a través de donaciones.

Etymology

From the verb recaudar, which comes from the Latin 'recuperare', meaning 'to recover'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tax collection
The process of collecting taxes by the state.
recaudo de impuestos
to make a collection
To gather or collect money or goods.
hacer recaudo
collection of donations
Continuity of collecting contributions for a cause.
recaudo de donaciones

Related Words

recaudar
Action of gathering or collecting money.
recaudar
recoger
To take something that was in a place.
recoger
cobrar
To ask for or demand the payment of a debt.
cobrar

Slang Meanings

Computerized collection
The computerized collection allows for the automation of the data gathering process.
El recaudo informático permite automatizar el proceso de recolección de datos.
Collection
Collection is a term used to refer to the gathering in informal situations.
La cobra es un término que se utiliza para referirse al recaudo en situaciones informales.