el peaje

the toll

Example Sentence

El peaje se paga con tarjeta o en efectivo.

The toll is paid by card or in cash.

Meaning

El peaje is a toll you pay to use certain roads, bridges, or highways. It can be the fee itself or the toll station in casual speech.

Common Phrases

  • pagar el peaje — to pay the toll
  • caseta de peaje — toll booth

Example

Pagamos el peaje con tarjeta.

We paid the toll by card.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse el peaje with la propina (tip). Avoid el tip or la tip; the correct word is el peaje.