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levy in Spanish

levy in Spanish is gravamen, multar, reclutar — levy means to officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.

levy in Spanish

gravamen
noun
The things or people so levied.
multar
verb
(transitive) To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
reclutar
verb
To draft someone into military service.

What does "levy" mean?

  1. verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.
    "The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks."
  2. verb To call up people for military service.
    "The king levied troops from every county in the realm."
  3. noun A tax, fine, or other compulsory payment.
    "Homeowners face a new levy to fund local road repairs."
  4. noun A body of troops raised by conscription.
    "The general assembled a levy of untrained farmhands."

levy in a sentence

  • The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks.
  • Customs officers levied a fine for the undeclared goods.
  • The king levied troops from every county in the realm.
  • Homeowners face a new levy to fund local road repairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "levy" in Spanish?

"levy" in Spanish is gravamen, multar, reclutar. levy means: To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.

How do you use "levy" in a sentence?

Example: "The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks." In Spanish, "levy" is gravamen, multar, reclutar.

Are there other ways to say "levy" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "levy": gravamen, multar, reclutar.

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