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fiscal

fees-KAHL/fisˈkal/

prosecutor

Also: district attorney, public prosecutor
NounmB1
A stern legal official in a dark suit standing behind a wooden desk in a courtroom, pointing decisively at an open law book.

📝 In Action

El fiscal del caso pidió la pena máxima para el acusado.

B1

The prosecutor in the case requested the maximum sentence for the accused.

La fiscal presentó las pruebas en el tribunal esta mañana.

B2

The prosecutor (female) presented the evidence in court this morning.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acusador (accuser)
  • abogado del estado (state lawyer)

Common Collocations

  • fiscal general – attorney general
  • el equipo fiscal – the prosecution team

fiscal

Also: tax, financial
Adjectivem/fB2formal
A massive pile of gold coins and stacks of currency resting on a polished wooden table, symbolizing public revenue and taxation. A small, dignified government building is visible in the background.

📝 In Action

La reforma fiscal afectará a todas las empresas grandes.

B2

The tax reform will affect all large companies.

El año fiscal en este país comienza en enero.

B1

The fiscal year in this country starts in January.

Necesitamos un acuerdo fiscal con los países vecinos.

C1

We need a financial agreement with neighboring countries.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tributario (tax-related)
  • hacendario (treasury/financial)

Common Collocations

  • beneficio fiscal – tax benefit/allowance
  • política fiscal – fiscal policy

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Quick Quiz: fiscal

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'fiscal' as an adjective?

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👥 Word Family▼
fiscalía(prosecutor's office/public ministry) — Noun
fiscalizar(to audit or monitor) — Verb
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin term *fiscus*, which originally meant 'basket' or 'purse,' and later evolved to mean 'public treasury' or 'the state's funds.' This explains both the tax meaning (state money) and the legal meaning (state attorney).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: fiscalFrench: fiscal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'fiscal' the same as 'impuesto'?

No. 'Fiscal' is an adjective, meaning 'related to taxes or the treasury' (e.g., 'normas fiscales' = tax rules). 'Impuesto' is the noun for the actual 'tax' or fee that you pay.

How do I know if 'fiscal' means prosecutor or tax-related?

Look at the surrounding words. If it's near 'juicio' (trial) or 'abogado' (lawyer), it's the prosecutor. If it's near 'año' (year), 'política' (policy), or 'reforma' (reform), it's the tax/financial adjective.