How to Say "to tax" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to tax” is “castigar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
to put heavy strain on something
Examples
El sol castiga la tierra durante el verano.
The sun beats down on (punishes) the land during the summer.
El atleta castigó mucho sus rodillas durante la carrera.
The athlete put a lot of strain on (punished) his knees during the race.
La lluvia castigó la costa durante toda la noche.
The rain battered the coast all night.
Figurative Use
This meaning uses 'castigar' to show that something is being handled so roughly it might break or wear out.
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