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How to Say "rates" in Spanish

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precios

PREH-see-ohs (or PREH-thee-ohs in Spain)/ˈpɾe.θjos/

nounA1general
Use 'precios' when referring to the cost or price of goods, services, or utilities.
A simple illustration showing a bright red apple resting on a wooden surface next to a short, neat stack of gold coins, symbolizing the cost or price of the item.

Examples

Los precios en el supermercado están muy altos este mes.

The prices at the supermarket are very high this month.

¿Puedes comparar los precios de estos dos ordenadores?

Can you compare the prices of these two computers?

La caída de los precios del petróleo afectó la economía global.

The fall in oil prices affected the global economy.

Masculine Plural

Since 'precio' is a masculine word, its plural form 'precios' always uses masculine articles like 'los' (the) or 'unos' (some).

Always Plural

When talking about the cost of many different items, you almost always use the plural 'precios', not the singular 'precio'.

Using the Feminine Article

Mistake: “Las precios son altos.”

Correction: Los precios son altos. Remember that 'precio' is a masculine word, so you must use 'los'.

tasa

/TAH-sah//ˈtasa/

verbC1formal
Use 'tasa' when you mean to judge the quality, value, or worth of something, often in an appraisal context.
An expert looking at a sparkling diamond with a magnifying glass.

Examples

El perito tasa la casa en doscientos mil euros.

The expert appraises the house at two hundred thousand euros.

Precios vs. Tasa

Learners often confuse 'precios' and 'tasa' because 'rates' in English can sometimes imply value. Remember that 'precios' is for monetary costs, while 'tasa' is for the act of valuing or appraising.

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