Tributo (en. Tribute)

/tɾiˈβuto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Tax or fee paid to a government or authority.
The tribute collected is allocated to public services.
El tributo que se recauda se destina a servicios públicos.
Offering or sign of respect towards someone.
The artist paid tribute to his teacher during the ceremony.
El artista rindió tributo a su maestro durante la ceremonia.
Contribution made in honor of someone or something.
The event was a tribute to all the victims of the war.
El evento fue un tributo a todas las víctimas de la guerra.

Etymology

From Latin 'tributum', which means payment or what is paid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tribute of gratitude
Sum of gratitude expressed towards someone.
tributo de gratitud
pay tribute
To make a recognition or homage to someone.
rendir tributo
tribute to the memory
Homage paid in honor of the memory of a deceased person.
tributo a la memoria

Related Words

contribution
Contribution or donation made in favor of a cause.
contribución
homage
Act of homage or recognition towards someone.
homenaje
tax
Mandatory financial burden imposed by the government.
impuesto

Slang Meanings

Payment necessary to obtain some benefit.
That entry to the club is a tribute, but it's worth it.
Esa entrada al club es un tributo, pero vale la pena.
Informal recognition of someone for their achievements.
That post on social media was a tribute to his effort at work.
Ese post en redes fue un tributo a su esfuerzo en el trabajo.