Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
multar
Pronunciation
IPA/mulˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfine
Example
Si no pagas, te van a multar.
If you don't pay, they're going to fine you.
More examples
La policía lo multó por exceso de velocidad.
The police fined him for speeding.
Core concept
Government demand for payment after an offense.
Common phrases
multar a alguien
fine someone
multar por exceso de velocidad
fine for speeding
Similar words
poner: Hands out a fine in casual speech; common in everyday talk.
imponer: Officially imposes a monetary sanction and specifies its value.
castigar: Punishes an offense through sanctions that can be non-monetary.
Definition in Spanish
Exigir el pago de una multa a quien ha cometido una infracción administrativa, de tráfico o legal.
Word origin
From Latin mulctare via the noun multa, with multa becoming the verb multar to denote exacting a monetary penalty.
Usage tips
- The amount is often expressed with con (fue multado con 100 euros) while the reason is expressed with por.