El impuesto sobre la energía
Example: El impuesto sobre la energía aumentó el costo de la electricidad.
Definition
"El impuesto sobre la energía" refers to a tax imposed on the production, consumption, or sale of energy resources, such as electricity, fuel, or gas. This tax is intended to generate revenue and potentially encourage energy conservation or the use of renewable sources.
Etymology
The phrase "el impuesto sobre la energía" combines Spanish words where "impuesto" means tax or levy, derived from Latin 'impositus' meaning 'imposed.' "Energía" comes from Greek 'energeia,' meaning activity or operation. Together, the phrase literally means 'the tax on energy,' reflecting its purpose as a financial charge related to energy usage or production.
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"El impuesto sobre la energía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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