arancel

/a.ɾanˈθel/
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.

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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