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tassa

English translation of tassa

fee

The Italian word 'tassa' corresponds to the English word 'fee'. It is used to refer to a payment required for a service or privilege, such as a fee for a license or permit. It can also refer to a charge for a specific use, like a parking fee or a toll. In Italian, 'tassa' is a feminine noun, and it is used in the same way as the English word 'fee'.


Example sentences using: tassa

Dobbiamo pagare la tassa sulla proprietà ogni anno.

English translation of Dobbiamo pagare la tassa sulla proprietà ogni anno.

We have to pay the property tax every year.

In this sentence, 'tassa' is used to indicate a mandatory payment to the government, in this case, related to property ownership. This is a common use of the word 'tassa' in Italian.

La tassa sulle vendite in Italia è del 22%.

English translation of La tassa sulle vendite in Italia è del 22%.

The sales tax in Italy is 22%.

This sentence illustrates the use of 'tassa' in the context of sales tax, which is a tax paid to a governing body for the sales of certain goods and services.

Il governo ha deciso di aumentare la tassa sull'importazione di merci straniere.

English translation of Il governo ha deciso di aumentare la tassa sull'importazione di merci straniere.

The government has decided to increase the tax on the import of foreign goods.

This example shows how 'tassa' is used to indicate a charge by the government on imported goods. This could be a protective measure to support local industries, or a way to generate revenue.

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