Translated sentences containing 'staples'

The copy machine is out of staples.

A la fotocopiadora le faltan grapas.

The recent dramatic price increases, particularly for rice, maize and other staples, are of course another major reason why many people do not have enough food.

Los recientes y drásticos aumentos de precios, particularmente los del arroz, del maíz y de otros alimentos básicos, son por supuesto otra razón principal por la que mucha gente no tiene suficiente comida.

However, why should they not pay, if the ordinary people pay value added tax on bread, milk and other staples?

Sin embargo, ¿por qué ellos no tienen que pagar cuando los ciudadanos de a pie tienen que pagar el IVA del pan, la leche y otros productos básicos?

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More Spanish - English Translations

  Spanish Word for unfortunately
  Spanish Word for subject
  Spanish Word for speed (up)
  Spanish Word for society
  Spanish Word for swallow
  Spanish Word for spot (stain)
  Spanish Word for stapler
  Spanish Word for total
  Spanish Word for science
  Spanish Word for reliable

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