tributario
“tributario” means “tax-related” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
tax-related
Also: fiscal, tax
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El sistema tributario de este país es muy complejo.
B1The tax system in this country is very complex.
Necesito un asesor tributario para mi declaración.
B2I need a tax advisor for my declaration.
El gobierno anunció una nueva reforma tributaria.
B2The government announced a new tax reform.
tributary
Also: contributing
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Este pequeño arroyo es un afluente tributario del río Amazonas.
C1This small stream is a tributary of the Amazon River.
Los ríos tributarios alimentan el cauce principal.
C2The tributary rivers feed the main channel.
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If you are talking about a 'sistema tributario,' what are you discussing?
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From the Latin word 'tributarius,' which comes from 'tributum,' meaning something paid or assigned to a tribe or authority.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tributario' and 'fiscal'?
They are very similar. 'Tributario' specifically refers to taxes (tributos), while 'fiscal' is a broader term for anything related to the government's treasury or budget, though in many cases they are used as synonyms.
Does 'tributario' always relate to money?
Usually, yes! It almost always refers to taxes. The only exception is in geography, where it describes a smaller river flowing into a larger one.
Is 'tributario' a noun or an adjective?
It is primarily an adjective (a word that describes something, like 'tax system'). Occasionally in geography, it can be used as a noun to mean 'a tributary,' but 'afluente' is more common for that.