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renta

income

noun RREHN-tah Less Common
People & Society Money

Origin: From Latin 'reddita' (rendered, given back), from 'reddere' (to give back).

Also means

rent

Usage Note

Renta primarily means income or revenue in Spain (declaración de la renta = income tax return). In Latin America it more commonly means rent paid for accommodation, where Spain uses alquiler. The phrase vivir de las rentas ('to live off one's income') suggests living off investments without working.

Examples

"Presentó la declaración de la renta en abril."

Natural Translation

He filed his income tax return in April.

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