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arancel

/a.ɾanˈθel/
noun★Intermediate💡 tariff

“El gobierno aumentó el arancel a los productos importados.”

The government raised the tariff on imported goods.

⚖️Law
formal

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.

💼Business
formal

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.

Collocations

arancel aduanerocustoms tariffarancel de importaciónimport tariffarancel de exportaciónexport tariffarancel arancelariotariff rate

Synonyms

impuestotasaderecho

Antonyms

subvenciónexención

💡Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Pair 'arancel' with 'aduana' (customs) or 'importación/exportación' (import/export) to specify the type of tariff. Example: 'arancel aduanero' (customs tariff).

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Context

Use 'arancel' in formal settings like economics, law, or business. For informal discussions about fees, use 'tasa' or 'impuesto'.

📖Word Origin

From Arabic 'ar-rasn' (customs duty), via Old Occitan 'arancel', ultimately from Persian 'rāhnāmā' (guide, direction).

📝Usage Notes

Used in formal contexts such as trade policies, economic discussions, and legal documents. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing taxes or fees.

Word Breakdown

arancel
tariff
root
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