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cuota

/KWOH-tah//ˈkwota/

nounA2general
Use 'cuota' for regular payments required to be a member of a club, gym, union, or similar organization.
A colorful membership card and a shiny gold coin on a simple background.

Examples

La cuota del gimnasio ha subido este mes.

The gym fee went up this month.

Tengo que pagar la cuota de socio del club.

I have to pay the club membership dues.

Si no pagas la cuota, perderás el acceso al servicio.

If you don't pay the subscription, you will lose access to the service.

Always Feminine

The word is feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if the person paying is a man.

Cuota vs. Pago

Mistake: “Hice la cuota del gimnasio.”

Correction: Hice el pago de la cuota del gimnasio.

contribución

nounC1formal
Use 'contribución' for a required payment that is more like a tax or a general contribution, especially towards property or a collective fund.

Examples

Tengo que pagar la contribución de la casa este mes.

I have to pay the property tax on the house this month.

Cuota vs. Contribución

Learners often confuse 'cuota' and 'contribución' by using 'cuota' for general taxes. Remember that 'cuota' specifically refers to membership fees for clubs or services, while 'contribución' is broader and can include taxes or general financial contributions.

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