peaje
nounCEFR B2
What does “peaje” mean in English?
toll, toll fee
toll, toll fee (a charge for using a road, bridge, or service; pagar peaje; peaje de autopista)
Example sentences
pagar el peaje en la autopista
to pay the toll on the motorway
autopistas de peaje en toda la red viaria
toll motorways across the road network
How to use it
'Peaje' means a toll — a charge for using a road, bridge, or tunnel. Collocates: 'pagar el peaje', 'autopista de peaje', 'cabina de peaje'. In figurative use: 'pagar un peaje' can mean paying a social or political cost for something. It is masculine: 'el peaje'.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'peaje' (toll charged to users at point of use) with 'impuesto' (tax collected by the state) — a peaje is a direct fee for specific infrastructure use paid on the spot.