tasa
/TAH-sah/
rate
A chart showing a statistical rate.
tasa(noun)
rate
?mathematical or statistical proportion
ratio
?comparison between two quantities
📝 In Action
La tasa de natalidad ha disminuido este año.
B1The birth rate has decreased this year.
El banco ofrece una tasa de interés muy baja.
B1The bank offers a very low interest rate.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though it ends in 'a', just remember it always uses 'la' or 'una'. It doesn't change based on who is speaking.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The 'S' vs 'Z' Trap
Mistake: "Using 'tasa' when you want to drink coffee."
Correction: Use 'taza' (with a Z) for a cup, and 'tasa' (with an S) for a rate or fee. They sound exactly the same in most of Latin America!
⭐ Usage Tips
Think Numbers
When you see 'tasa' with an 'S', think of 'Statistics' or 'Social' issues. It almost always involves a percentage or a count.
Paying a fee or administrative charge.
tasa(noun)
fee
?administrative or government charge
tax
?a specific levy for a service
,duty
?airport or customs charges
📝 In Action
Debes pagar una tasa para renovar el pasaporte.
B2You must pay a fee to renew your passport.
Las tasas aeroportuarias están incluidas en el billete.
B2The airport taxes are included in the ticket.
💡 Grammar Points
Tasa vs. Impuesto
A 'tasa' is usually a fee you pay in exchange for a specific service (like getting a license), while an 'impuesto' is a general tax that goes to the government for everything.
Appraising the value of an object.
tasa(verb)
appraises
?setting a value on something
values
?estimating the price
,rates
?judging the quality or worth
📝 In Action
El perito tasa la casa en doscientos mil euros.
C1The expert appraises the house at two hundred thousand euros.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tasa
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tasa' ever used for a cup of coffee?
No. Although they sound the same in many Spanish-speaking regions, 'taza' (with a Z) is the cup, while 'tasa' (with an S) is for rates, fees, or valuations.
How do I say 'interest rate'?
You say 'tasa de interés'.