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"Multas" is a form of "multar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to fine". "Impuestos" is a form of "impuesto", a noun which is often translated as "tax". Learn more about the difference between "multas" and "impuestos" below.
multar(
mool
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
el impuesto(
eem
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pwehs
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (fee)
a. tax
El impuesto sobre el valor agregado en México es del 16%.The value added tax in Mexico is 16%.
b. duty
Un impuesto temporal se impondrá sobre las importaciones de acero.A temporary duty will be placed on steel imports.
c. levy
Un impuesto sobre las bolsas de plástico entró en vigor.A levy on plastic bags came into effect.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
