English–Spanish

“violation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/infɾakˈθjon/

Example

Cometí una infracción de tráfico ayer.

I committed a traffic violation yesterday.

Illustration for infracción (violation)

How to say “violation” in Spanish

“Violation” in Spanish is infracción.

An act that breaks a rule and may carry a penalty.

Full entry for infracción: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with infracción

El árbitro señaló una infracción clara en el partido.

The referee pointed out a clear foul in the match.

Tips for using infracción

  • In sports and technical contexts, falta often names a common foul in speech while infracción appears in formal reports and rulebooks.

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