Verb
/trɪˈβɾitaɾ/
The verb "tributar" is commonly used in the context of economics and law, particularly regarding taxation. It refers to the act of contributing a portion of one's income to the state or governing body in the form of taxes. In general usage, it can also refer to providing or paying dues or contributions in a broader sense, such as in collaborative efforts.
"Tributar" is frequently encountered both in written texts, particularly in legal and financial documents, and in oral discussions related to taxes and regulatory compliance. Its usage is vital in both professional and academic settings where discussions of taxation arise.
Los ciudadanos deben tributar de acuerdo con sus ingresos.
Citizens must pay taxes according to their income.
Es importante tributar correctamente para evitar problemas con la ley.
It is important to pay taxes correctly to avoid problems with the law.
Las empresas tienen la obligación de tributar en el país donde operan.
Companies have the obligation to pay taxes in the country where they operate.
The term "tributar" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions specifically, but it does appear in contexts where taxation and contributions are discussed. Below are examples that contextualize the term more broadly in idiomatic expressions regarding contributions or accountability:
El que no tributa, no come.
He who does not pay taxes does not eat. (This expression implies that everyone has to contribute to the common good.)
Hay que tributar a la sociedad tanto como ella te tributa a ti.
You have to contribute to society as much as it contributes to you. (This emphasizes reciprocal obligations within a community.)
El gobierno espera que todos tributen sin excepción.
The government expects everyone to pay taxes without exception. (This stresses universal compliance to tax regulations.)
The word "tributar" comes from the Latin "tributare," which means "to pay a contribution, to tax." The Latin term is derived from "tributum," which refers to something that is contributed or taxed.