El impuesto
Example: El impuesto sobre la construcción afecta el costo total del proyecto.
Definition
"El impuesto" refers to the tax imposed by a government on goods, services, or activities, such as construction, which affects the overall cost of a project. It is a compulsory financial charge used to fund public expenses and infrastructure development.
Etymology
The term "el impuesto" originates from the Spanish verb 'imponer,' meaning 'to impose,' combined with the suffix '-uesto,' indicating the result of imposing. Did you know? The concept of taxes dates back to ancient civilizations where rulers levied charges to support communal efforts, much like modern construction taxes.
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"El impuesto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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