noun🔗ShareDeberThat which one is morally or legally obligated to do."Paying taxes is a legal duty of every citizen. "Pagar impuestos es un deber legal de cada ciudadano.morallawvaluejobsocietygovernmentstaterightphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeber, tareaThe state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task."I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am."Estoy de servicio de 18:00 a 6:00.jobworkbusinessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArancel, impuestoA tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff."The country's government imposed a high duty on imported electronics to protect local manufacturers. "El gobierno del país impuso un alto arancel a los productos electrónicos importados para proteger a los fabricantes locales.governmenteconomybusinessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeber, obligaciónOne's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee."The student owed the library a duty for the overdue book. "El estudiante debía a la biblioteca un deber por el libro atrasado.valuebusinessfinanceeconomylawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeber, respetoRespect; reverence; regard; act of respect; homage."The student showed duty to her teachers by always being respectful. "La estudiante mostró respeto a sus profesores siendo siempre respetuosa.moralvaluephilosophyreligioncultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEficienciaThe 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)."The coal-powered water pump's duty was remarkably high, lifting 200 pounds of water one foot with every bushel of coal burned. "La eficiencia de la bomba de agua alimentada por carbón era notablemente alta, levantando 200 libras de agua un pie con cada bushel de carbón quemado.energyphysicstechnologymachineunitworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading