duty
BrE /ˈdjutɪ/ AmE /ˈduːti/
noun en → es
a moral or legal obligation to do something
obligación, deber
- have a duty to do sth
Collocations duty of care · military duty
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It is every citizen's duty to obey the law.
Es el deber de cada ciudadano acatar la ley.
a tax on goods or services, especially when they are imported into a country
impuesto, arancel
- pay duty on sth
Collocations customs duty · duty-free goods
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The government has reduced the duty on imported wine.
El gobierno ha reducido el impuesto a las importaciones de vino.
a job that you do regularly, especially one involving official or military duties
cargo, servicio
- be on duty
Collocations firefighter's duty · naval duty
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She is on duty at the hospital tonight.
Ella está de servicio en el hospital esta noche.
the system of collecting taxes from people and organizations in a country or area
recaudación, tributación
- duty and tax reform
Collocations tax duty · customs duties
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The new government is proposing major changes to the country's duty system.
El nuevo gobierno está proponiendo cambios importantes en el sistema de recaudación del país.
the moral principles relating to right and wrong behavior, especially as they affect society
ética, moralidad
- duty of conscience
Collocations moral duty · ethical duty
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The company has a moral duty to protect the environment.
La empresa tiene un deber ético de proteger el medio ambiente.
the act of performing a service or task, especially one that is required by law or custom
servicio, labor
- duty to the public
Collocations public duty · military service
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The soldier fulfilled his duty by serving in the army.
El soldado cumplió su deber sirviendo en el ejército.
a tax on goods or services, especially when they are imported into a country
impuesto, arancel
- pay duty on sth
Collocations customs duty · duty-free goods
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The company pays a high duty on imported raw materials.
La empresa paga un alto impuesto sobre las materias primas importadas.
the system of collecting taxes from people and organizations in a country or area
recaudación, tributación
- duty and tax reform
Collocations tax duty · customs duties
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The government is working on a new system of duty collection.
El gobierno está trabajando en un nuevo sistema de recaudación.