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masculine

/imˈpwesto/

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Translation

tax

Word origin

From the past participle of imponer ('to impose, to place upon'), from Latin imponere, from in- plus ponere ('to place'). The same root gives English 'impose' and 'impost'.

Origin
Latin
Root
imponere
English cognates
impose, impost

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralimpuestos

Examples

gasolina.

The government raised the tax on petrol.

.

All citizens must pay the annual tax.

.

This tax affects small businesses.

vigor .

The new tax comes into force next month.

Muchos .

Many complain about the income tax.

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This word is part of lesson 35.