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recaudación

re-kow-dah-syohn/rekaudaˈsjon/

“recaudación” means “collection” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

collection

Also: fundraising, gathering
NounfB2
A wooden box being filled with various coins and paper bills from hands.

📝 In Action

La recaudación de impuestos es necesaria para los servicios públicos.

B2

The collection of taxes is necessary for public services.

Mañana empieza la recaudación de fondos para el hospital.

A2

Tomorrow the fundraising for the hospital begins.

La empresa mejoró su sistema de recaudación.

B1

The company improved its collection system.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cobro (collection/charge)
  • colecta (collection (usually for charity))

Antonyms

  • pago (payment)
  • desembolso (outlay/spending)

Common Collocations

  • recaudación de fondos – fundraising
  • recaudación de impuestos – tax collection

box office

Also: proceeds, revenue
NounfB2
A theater ticket booth with a pile of gold coins on the counter.

📝 In Action

La recaudación de la película fue de un millón de euros.

B1

The movie's box office earnings were one million euros.

Toda la recaudación del concierto irá a una ONG.

B2

All the concert proceeds will go to an NGO.

Hubo una recaudación récord este fin de semana.

B1

There was record revenue this weekend.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • recaudación récord – record-breaking earnings
  • recaudación bruta – gross revenue

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "recaudación" in Spanish:

fundraising→proceeds→

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📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
recaudar(to collect/to raise money) — Verb
recaudador(tax collector) — Noun
recaudado(collected/amount raised) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'recaudar', which comes from the old Latin 're-' (back/again) and 'capitāre' (to take or head up), basically meaning to take back or gather what is owed.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: arrecadação

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'recaudación' only for taxes?

No! While it is used for taxes, it is also used for movie box office earnings, charity fundraising, and any general collection of money.

What is the difference between 'recaudación' and 'cobro'?

'Cobro' is usually the act of charging one specific person for a service, while 'recaudación' is the total gathering of money from many sources.

Can I use 'recaudación' as a verb?

No, it is a noun (a name for a thing). If you want to say 'to collect,' use the verb 'recaudar'.