taxing

• Describe algo que es física o mentalmente exigente y agotador.

Describes something that is physically or mentally demanding and tiring.

1. Physically or mentally demandingB2formal

   Requiring a lot of effort, energy, or concentration; exhausting.

   agotador

   • The marathon was a taxing event for all participants.
   • Her job is mentally taxing due to constant deadlines.
   • Climbing the mountain proved to be a taxing experience.

   Sinónimosarduousburdensomedemandingexhaustinggruelinglaboriousonerousstrenuoustiringtough

   Antónimoseasylightsimpletrivialundemanding

2. Financially burdensomeC1formal

   Imposing heavy financial demands or costs.

   oneroso

   • The repairs were a taxing expense for the family.
   • Maintaining the old house became increasingly taxing.
   • The economic crisis made life taxing for small businesses.

   Sinónimosburdensomecostlyexpensiveheavyonerousoppressive

   Antónimosaffordablecheapeconomicalinexpensive

• Verbo que significa imponer un impuesto o tributo sobre algo, o crear una carga, exigencia o esfuerzo excesivo sobre los recursos, la paciencia o la capacidad de alguien.

A verb meaning to impose a tax on something or to place a strain or burden on resources.

1. Strain or burdenB2formal

   To put a heavy strain on something or someone, especially resources or abilities.

   someter a esfuerzo

   • The long hours taxed his strength.
   • The difficult exam taxed the students' knowledge.
   • Climbing the mountain taxed their endurance.

   Sinónimosburdenexhaustoppressoverloadstrainstresstiretryweigh down

   Antónimosaidassisteasehelplightenrelieveunburden

2. Impose a taxC1formal

   To require payment of a tax on something.

   gravar con impuestos

   • The government plans to tax luxury goods.
   • They tax imported cars heavily.
   • Local authorities tax property based on its value.

   Sinónimosassesschargeexactimposelevymulcttariff