المعنى
For an authority to give a penalty for an infraction.
خلفية ثقافية
Traffic fines are strictly enforced by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). The phrase is used daily in news and casual talk. Traffic police are often referred to as 'tránsitos'. The phrase is used exactly the same way. The phrase is common, though sometimes people use 'multar' as a direct verb to be more concise. In cities like Bogotá, traffic enforcement is very rigorous, making this phrase very common in daily life.
Focus on the Verb
Remember that 'poner' is the key. If you use 'hacer', you will sound like a beginner.
Venting
This phrase is the perfect way to start a story about a bad day. Use it to get sympathy from friends!
المعنى
For an authority to give a penalty for an infraction.
Focus on the Verb
Remember that 'poner' is the key. If you use 'hacer', you will sound like a beginner.
Venting
This phrase is the perfect way to start a story about a bad day. Use it to get sympathy from friends!
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'poner'.
El policía me ____ una multa por exceso de velocidad.
The correct collocation is 'poner una multa'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence.
'Poner' is the standard verb for this collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Por qué estás tan enfadado? B: Porque ____ una multa por aparcar mal.
You need the indirect object pronoun 'me' and the verb 'pusieron'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينEl policía me ____ una multa por exceso de velocidad.
The correct collocation is 'poner una multa'.
Choose the most natural sentence.
'Poner' is the standard verb for this collocation.
A: ¿Por qué estás tan enfadado? B: Porque ____ una multa por aparcar mal.
You need the indirect object pronoun 'me' and the verb 'pusieron'.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
3 أسئلةWhile people will understand you, it is not the standard collocation. Use 'poner' to sound natural.
No, it can be used for any municipal or administrative infraction.
It refers to the physical act of placing the citation.
عبارات ذات صلة
Multar
synonymTo fine
Recibir una multa
similarTo receive a fine
Imponer una sanción
formalTo impose a sanction
Pagar una multa
builds onTo pay a fine
