cuota
quota
The word 'cuota' in Spanish translates to 'quota' in English. A quota refers to a predetermined or fixed limit or target. It can be used in different contexts like in business to refer to sales targets, in international trade for import and export limits, or in education to refer to reserved seats. Therefore, the usage and interpretation of 'cuota' would depend on the specific context in which it is being employed.
Example sentences using: cuota
La cuota de la escuela es muy cara este año.
The school fee is very expensive this year.
In this sentence, 'cuota' means fee. Note that Spanish does not have a separate word for 'tuition', 'tuition fee', or 'school fee'. The word 'cuota' is used in all these contexts.
Tienes que pagar la cuota mensual del gimnasio.
You have to pay the gym's monthly fee.
In this context, 'cuota' is equivalent to a fee or a monthly payment. Many services like the one for a gym, television, or rent are paid for on a monthly basis, hence the context refers to a 'monthly payment'.
La cuota de este club es exorbitante.
The fee for this club is exorbitant.
In this sentence, 'cuota' refers to a club membership fee. In Spanish speaking countries, if you want to be a member of a clubi, you will usually have to pay a fee ('cuota') which might be annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly.