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duties

/ˈdjuːtiz/ /duːtiz/

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noun

Deberes, obligaciones

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Examples :

"As a student, one of my duties is to complete my homework assignments on time. "

Como estudiante, uno de mis deberes es completar mis tareas a tiempo.

moral law government state society job organization

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noun

Deberes, obligaciones

The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

Examples :

"I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."

Estoy de servicio de 6 pm a 6 am.

job work business organization

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Aranceles, impuestos

A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

Examples :

"The government collects duties on cars imported from other countries. "

El gobierno recauda aranceles sobre los automóviles importados de otros países.

economy government business

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Deberes, obligaciones

One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Examples :

"The customs duties on imported clothes made them more expensive in our store. "

Los derechos de aduana sobre la ropa importada la encarecieron en nuestra tienda.

economy finance law business

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Respeto, reverencia, homenaje

Respect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage.

Examples :

"The son paid his duties to his deceased father by visiting his grave on the anniversary of his death. "

El hijo rindió homenaje a su difunto padre visitando su tumba en el aniversario de su muerte.

moral religion philosophy culture value tradition

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Eficiencia

The efficiency of an engine, especially a steam pumping engine, as measured by work done by a certain quantity of fuel; usually, the number of pounds of water lifted one foot by one bushel of coal (94 lbs. old standard), or by 1 cwt. (112 lbs., England, or 100 lbs., United States).

Examples :

"Due to advancements in engine design, the duties of the new steam pump, measured in pounds of water lifted per bushel of coal, were significantly higher than its predecessor. "

Debido a los avances en el diseño del motor, la eficiencia de la nueva bomba de vapor, medida en libras de agua levantadas por bushel de carbón, fue significativamente mayor que la de su predecesora.

energy physics technology unit machine work industry technical