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"Tarifa" is a form of "tarifa", a noun which is often translated as "rate". "Precio" is a form of "precio", a noun which is often translated as "price". Learn more about the difference between "tarifa" and "precio" below.
la tarifa(
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fah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (price)
a. rate
La compañía de electricidad nos ha subido mucho la tarifa este año.The electric company has increased our rate by a lot this year.
b. charge
La tarifa por servicio de habitaciones era bastante económica.The charge for room service was pretty cheap.
c. fare (transport)
Este tren tiene una tarifa reducida para personas mayores de 65 años.This train has a reduced fare for people over the age of 65.
2. (commerce)
a. tariff
La tarifa del té negro entonces era muy alta, así que casi nadie se lo podía permitir.The tariff on black tea was very high then, so almost nobody could afford it.
a. price list
Déjame consultar la tarifa para ver cuánto cuesta.Let me take a look at the price list to see how much it costs.
el precio(
preh
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syoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (cost)
a. price
El precio del curso de japonés se me hace muy caro.The price of the Japanese course seems really expensive to me.
c. fare (transportation)
El precio del autobús es más barato que el del tren.The bus fare is cheaper than the train fare.
2. (sacrifice)
