tributo
“tributo” means “tribute” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
tribute
Also: homage
📝 In Action
La banda dio un concierto como tributo a los Beatles.
A2The band gave a concert as a tribute to the Beatles.
El monumento es un humilde tributo a las víctimas.
B1The monument is a humble tribute to the victims.
Rindieron tributo al actor por su larga trayectoria.
B2They paid tribute to the actor for his long career.
tax
Also: levy, tribute
📝 In Action
El estado anunció un nuevo tributo sobre la gasolina.
B2The state announced a new tax on gasoline.
En la Edad Media, los pueblos pagaban tributos al rey.
C1In the Middle Ages, towns paid tributes to the king.
Todos debemos cumplir con nuestros tributos municipales.
B2We must all comply with our municipal taxes.
I pay tribute
Also: I pay taxes
📝 In Action
Yo tributo en este país porque vivo aquí.
C1I pay my taxes in this country because I live here.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tributo
Question 1 of 3
Which verb is typically used with 'tributo' when you want to show honor to a person?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'tributum,' which refers to something assigned or paid. It originally described a payment made by a tribe or group to a leader.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'tributo' to mean a regular tax like sales tax?
Technically yes, but in daily conversation, people will almost always use the word 'impuesto'. 'Tributo' sounds like a lawyer or a politician is speaking.
Is 'tributo' used for 'The Hunger Games' (Los Juegos del Hambre)?
Yes! In the Spanish translation of the books and movies, the contestants are called 'los tributos,' just like in English.
Does 'tributo' ever mean a physical object?
It can. A statue, a plaque, or even a book can be described as a 'tributo' if its purpose is to honor someone.