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duty

/ˈdjuːti/ /duːti/

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noun

Deber

That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

Examples :

"Paying taxes is a legal duty of every citizen. "

Pagar impuestos es un deber legal de cada ciudadano.

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noun

Deber, tarea

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 18:00 a 6:00.

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Arancel, impuesto

A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.

Examples :

"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.

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Deber, obligación

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

Examples :

"The student owed the library a duty for the overdue book. "

El estudiante debía a la biblioteca un deber por el libro atrasado.

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Deber, respeto

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

Examples :

"The student showed duty to her teachers by always being respectful. "

La estudiante mostró respeto a sus profesores siendo siempre respetuosa.

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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 :

"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.

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