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Spanish word
ecotasa
Pronunciation
IPA/ekoˈtasa/
Meaning
- feminine nounenvironmental tax
Example
La ciudad introdujo la ecotasa para reducir la contaminación.
The city introduced the environmental tax to reduce pollution.
More examples
La ecotasa turística financia proyectos de conservación.
The tourist environmental tax funds conservation projects.
Core concept
Levy on environmentally harmful products or services intended to raise funds and deter damage.
Common phrases
imponer la ecotasa
impose the environmental tax
pagar la ecotasa
pay the environmental tax
Similar words
impuesto: Tax levied by the state or local government to raise revenue for public expenditures.
tasa: Fee charged for a specific public service or an administrative procedure.
impuesto verde: Tax imposed with the explicit purpose of protecting the environment.
recargo: Additional charge added to the price of a product or service.
Definition in Spanish
Tasa establecida para gravar actividades, bienes o servicios que generan impacto ambiental, con la doble finalidad de recaudar fondos y prevenir daños.
Word origin
Derives from eco- (Greek oikos 'environment') plus Spanish tasa (from Latin taxare 'to assess'), indicating a levy assessed for environmental impact with proceeds for mitigation or prevention.
Usage tips
- In Spanish it is usually one word, ecotasa, whereas English speakers may expect 'eco tax' or a hyphenated form.
Other meanings
- eco taxnoun
- environmental chargenoun
Opposites
- subvenciónsubsidynoun
- exenciónexemptionnoun