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“El gobierno aumentó el arancel a los productos importados.”
The government raised the tariff on imported goods.
A tax imposed by a government on imports or exports of goods.
El arancel aduanero se aplica a los productos electrónicos.
The customs tariff applies to electronic products.
Commonly used in trade agreements and economic policies.
A fee charged for a service or privilege.
El arancel por el uso del puerto es muy alto.
The fee for using the port is very high.
Often used in financial or administrative contexts.
Pair 'arancel' with 'aduana' (customs) or 'importación/exportación' (import/export) to specify the type of tariff. Example: 'arancel aduanero' (customs tariff).
Use 'arancel' in formal settings like economics, law, or business. For informal discussions about fees, use 'tasa' or 'impuesto'.
From Arabic 'ar-rasn' (customs duty), via Old Occitan 'arancel', ultimately from Persian 'rāhnāmā' (guide, direction).
Used in formal contexts such as trade policies, economic discussions, and legal documents. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing taxes or fees.