Spanish Conversation · Level 49
75 words
Spanish word
tasa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtasa/
Meaning
- feminine nounfee
Example
Tienes que pagar la tasa de servicio.
You have to pay the service fee.
More examples
La tasa de interés subió el mes pasado.
The interest rate rose last month.
Core concept
Assessed charge for a service, permit, or official procedure.
Common phrases
tasa de servicio
service charge
tasa de interés
interest rate
tasa de matrícula
tuition fee
Similar words
tarifa: Set rate charged for a service or transport option, varying by class, time, or distance.
impuesto: Publicly imposed tax collected by the state to finance government functions and services.
precio: Labelled price for which an item or service is offered to buyers.
cargo: Extra amount shown on an invoice representing a supplementary fee or service cost.
Definition in Spanish
Pago exigido por un servicio, trámite o derecho, o la proporción expresada como porcentaje o tipo de interés.
Word origin
From Latin taxare 'to assess' via medieval Latin taxa and Italian tassa, Spanish tasa developed as the word for an assessed payment required for services, procedures, or rights.
Usage tips
- Tasa contrasts with impuesto: tasa names a specific fee tied to a service or administrative act, while impuesto refers to general taxes.