tarifas
/taɾifas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "rates" is translated into Spanish as tarifas.
tarifas refers to the fixed prices charged for a particular service or activity. It is commonly used in contexts such as electricity rates, hotel rates or shipping rates.
Which one should you use?
While precios means "prices" in a general sense, tarifas specifically refers to the set rates or schedules charged for services.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, precio is commonly used to mean rates and costo is also common. In Argentina, arancel is a synonym for tarifa and is widely understood.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is tarifa.
How do you pronounce it?
/taɾifas/
Did you know?
- The word tarifa originates from the Arabic word ta'rifa, which refers to a notification or a list of prices. This reflects the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Spanish language.
- In some Latin American countries, if you are talking about the rate of birth or death in a population, you will use tasa instead of tarifa.
- The word tarifa is also the name of a town in southern Spain, which served as the last stronghold of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula. The town is located at the narrowest point between Europe and Africa.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuáles son las tarifas de su hotel?What are the rates of your hotel?
- ¿Cuáles son los costos de su servicio?What are the rates of your service?
- ¿Cuáles son los precios de alquiler?What are the rental rates?
- ¿Cuál es la tarifa para el alquiler del automóvil?What is the rate for car rental?
- ¿Cuál es el precio de este servicio?What is the rate for this service?
- ¿Cuál es la tasa por hora?What is the hourly rate?
- ¿Cuáles son las tarifas de este hotel para la próxima semana?What are the rates of this hotel for next week?
- Las tarifas del hotel son muy altas.The hotel rates are very high.
- ¿Podría enviarme las tarifas de su servicio?Could you send me your service rates?
- Las tarifas de envío cambian cada mes.The shipping rates change every month.
Example conversation
Mateo is asking María about the prices for a gym membership.
- MaríaHola Mateo, ¿en qué puedo ayudarte?Hello Mateo, how can I help you?
- MateoHola María, busco información sobre las tarifas del gimnasio.Hello María, I am looking for information about the gym rates.
- MaríaClaro, las tarifas varían según el plan mensual.Sure, the rates vary depending on the monthly plan.
- MateoEntiendo, gracias por la información.I understand, thanks for the information.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
