El arancel
Example: El gobierno aumentó el arancel para proteger la industria local.
Definition
"El arancel" refers to a tax or duty imposed by a government on imported or exported goods. It is used to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and generate revenue, such as in the phrase: 'El gobierno aumentó el arancel para proteger la industria local.'
Etymology
The term "el arancel" originates from the medieval Latin word 'aranciare,' which evolved into the Spanish 'arancel.' It historically referred to a schedule or list of duties to be paid, highlighting its role in trade regulation. Did you know that the root relates to the concept of a 'rate' or 'charge'?
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"El arancel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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