El impuesto
Example: El impuesto sobre la renta se paga cada año en abril.
Definition
"El impuesto" refers to a mandatory financial charge or tax imposed by a government on individuals or businesses, such as the income tax paid annually in April. It is used to fund public services and infrastructure.
Etymology
The term "el impuesto" comes from the Spanish verb 'imponer,' meaning 'to impose.' It entered the language through Latin 'impositus,' which means 'placed on' or 'imposed.' Did you know? The concept of taxes dates back to ancient civilizations where rulers levied charges to fund public needs.
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"El impuesto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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