El impuesto
Example: El impuesto sobre la propiedad fue clave en la historia económica.
Definition
"El impuesto" refers to a tax or compulsory financial charge imposed by a government on property, income, or transactions. It is used to fund public services and infrastructure, playing a crucial role in economic history, as in the phrase 'El impuesto sobre la propiedad fue clave en la historia económica.'
Etymology
The term "el impuesto" comes from the Spanish verb 'imponer,' meaning to impose or levy. Its roots trace back to Latin 'impositus,' the past participle of 'imponere,' which means to place upon or impose. Did you know? The concept of "el impuesto" has existed since ancient civilizations, highlighting its long-standing importance in governance and society.
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"El impuesto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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