tarifa
“tarifa” means “rate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
rate, fare
Also: price list, fee
📝 In Action
He cambiado mi tarifa de móvil para pagar menos.
A2I changed my mobile phone rate to pay less.
¿Cuál es la tarifa nocturna de la electricidad?
B1What is the night rate for electricity?
El taxista me cobró una tarifa fija hasta el aeropuerto.
A2The taxi driver charged me a fixed fare to the airport.
tariff
Also: customs duty
📝 In Action
El gobierno ha impuesto una nueva tarifa a las importaciones de acero.
B2The government has imposed a new tariff on steel imports.
Las tarifas aduaneras pueden encarecer los productos extranjeros.
C1Customs tariffs can make foreign products more expensive.
Estamos negociando una reducción de las tarifas comerciales.
B2We are negotiating a reduction in trade tariffs.
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Quick Quiz: tarifa
Question 1 of 3
If you sign up for 'tarifa plana' for your internet, what does it mean?
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From the Arabic word 'ta'rīfa', which means 'announcement', 'definition', or 'information'. It originally referred to a list of prices or information shared with the public.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'precio' and 'tarifa'?
'Precio' is a general word for price. 'Tarifa' is specifically used for the set rates of services, public transport, or utilities (like light, water, or phone).
Can I use 'tarifa' for a taxi price?
Yes! It is the most common word for a taxi fare. You can ask: '¿Qué tarifa tiene hasta el centro?'
Does 'tarifa' always mean an import tax?
No. While it can mean a trade tariff in business, in daily life it almost always refers to your phone plan or utility rates.