Significado
To violate legal rules or regulations.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, people often use 'saltarse la ley' for minor things like traffic or smoking. 'Infringir' is reserved for serious news or legal papers. The phrase is often heard in the context of 'combating corruption'. Political speeches frequently use 'nadie debe infringir la ley'. Argentines might use 'violar la ley' more frequently in passionate political debates, but 'infringir' remains the standard for written law. Chilean Spanish tends to be quite formal in administrative contexts. 'Infringir' is used strictly in all government communications.
The 'G' to 'J' Trap
Always remember to write 'infrinjo' with a 'j'. If you write 'infringo', it's a major spelling error at the B2 level.
Sound like a Pro
Use 'infringir' in your writing exams (DELE/SIELE) instead of 'romper' to instantly boost your vocabulary score.
Significado
To violate legal rules or regulations.
The 'G' to 'J' Trap
Always remember to write 'infrinjo' with a 'j'. If you write 'infringo', it's a major spelling error at the B2 level.
Sound like a Pro
Use 'infringir' in your writing exams (DELE/SIELE) instead of 'romper' to instantly boost your vocabulary score.
Context Matters
In a bar, use 'saltarse'. In an essay, use 'infringir'. Using 'infringir' with friends might make you sound like a lawyer!
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la forma correcta del verbo 'infringir'.
Yo nunca ________ la ley a propósito.
The 'yo' form of 'infringir' requires a 'j' to maintain the soft sound.
Selecciona la palabra correcta para completar la oración legal.
El juez decidió ________ una multa al conductor por ________ la ley.
You 'infligir' (impose) a penalty and 'infringir' (break) a law.
Empareja el registro con la frase adecuada.
1. Formal, 2. Informal, 3. Slang
'Infringir' is formal, 'saltarse' is informal, and the 'forro' expression is slang.
Completa el diálogo de la noticia.
Periodista: 'El sospechoso fue detenido por...'
In a news context, 'infringir' is the most appropriate and professional term.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Infringir vs. Infligir
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYo nunca ________ la ley a propósito.
The 'yo' form of 'infringir' requires a 'j' to maintain the soft sound.
El juez decidió ________ una multa al conductor por ________ la ley.
You 'infligir' (impose) a penalty and 'infringir' (break) a law.
1. Formal, 2. Informal, 3. Slang
'Infringir' is formal, 'saltarse' is informal, and the 'forro' expression is slang.
Periodista: 'El sospechoso fue detenido por...'
In a news context, 'infringir' is the most appropriate and professional term.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
5 perguntasSí, pero 'infringir' es más técnico y formal. 'Violar' suena más fuerte y a menudo se asocia con crímenes graves o derechos humanos.
Sí, es perfectamente correcto y muy común en deportes o juegos.
Se dice 'infractor' (formal) o 'alguien que infringe la ley'.
Se entiende, pero es un anglicismo (una traducción directa del inglés). 'Infringir' es el término propio del español.
El sustantivo es 'infracción'. Por ejemplo: 'Cometió una infracción'.
Frases relacionadas
quebrantar la ley
synonymTo break the law (very formal/solemn)
saltarse la ley
similarTo skip/bypass the law
cumplir la ley
contrastTo obey/fulfill the law
infringir los derechos
builds onTo infringe upon rights
delinquir
specialized formTo commit a crime
