Tarifa (en. Rate)

/taˈɾifa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The price charged for a service, often in the context of transportation or communication.
The taxi fare varies according to the time of day.
La tarifa del taxi varía según la hora del día.
A stipulated cost for accessing a public or private service.
The admission fee to the museum is very affordable.
La tarifa de entrada al museo es muy asequible.
The amount paid for the use of resources, such as electricity or water.
I received a bill with the water consumption rate.
Recibí una factura con la tarifa del consumo de agua.

Etymology

From the Hispanic Arabic 'taʕrifa', which means 'price' or 'cost'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flat rate
A fixed billing system regardless of usage.
tarifa plana
call rate
The cost of making a phone call.
tarifa de llamada
reduced rate
A lower price than usual, generally for certain groups.
tarifa reducida

Related Words

contract
A formal agreement between two parties establishing conditions and rates.
contrato
bill
A document detailing the charges and rates payable for a service.
factura
charge
The total charged for a service or product.
cargo

Slang Meanings

Rate
That rate has not changed in years.
Esa tasa no ha cambiado en años.
Fee
The registration fee is higher this year.
La cuota de inscripción es más alta este año.