Spanish word

cuota

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkwota/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmembership fee

Example

¿Has pagado la cuota del club?

Have you paid the club membership fee?

Illustration for cuota (membership fee)

More examples

La cuota mensual vence el primer día del mes.

The monthly membership fee is due on the first day of the month.

Core concept

Periodic per-member contribution to cover shared expenses.

Common phrases

  • pagar la cuota

    pay the membership fee

  • cuota mensual

    monthly membership fee

  • cuota de inscripción

    registration fee

Similar words

pago: Money given in exchange for a product, service, or to settle an account.
inscripción: Initial registration charge required to enroll in an organization or event.
tasa: Prescribed fee for government services or official administrative acts.
aportación: Optional payment made by members to help fund a group's activities.

Definition in Spanish

Importe periódico o asignado que aporta cada miembro para cubrir gastos comunes de una entidad, asociación o servicio.

Word origin

The word comes from Medieval Latin quota and the Latin root quot- 'how many' and it retains the idea of an apportioned share.

Usage tips

  • English quota often implies a numeric limit, so check verbs and modifiers such as pagar, mensual, anual, or en cuotas to tell whether the speaker means a recurring charge or an installment plan.

Other meanings

  • feenoun
  • contributionnoun
  • quotanoun

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