La tienda libre de impuestos
Example: Compramos chocolates en la tienda libre de impuestos del aeropuerto.
Definition
"La tienda libre de impuestos" refers to a retail shop, typically found in airports, where goods are sold without the addition of certain local taxes and duties, allowing travelers to purchase items like chocolates, perfumes, and alcohol at reduced prices.
Etymology
The phrase "la tienda libre de impuestos" combines Spanish words where "tienda" means store or shop, "libre" means free, and "impuestos" means taxes. This term originated as a practical description for shops exempt from taxes to encourage purchases by international travelers, especially in airports.
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"La tienda libre de impuestos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the duty-free shop