multar
fine
The Spanish word 'multar' translates to 'fine' in English. This term is commonly used in the context of penalties or sanctions imposed for violating laws or regulations. It might be related to traffic fines for speeding or parking violations, financial penalties for overdue payments, or any other situations where a monetary penalty is imposed by an authoritative body.
Example sentences using: multar
El policía va a multar al conductor por exceso de velocidad.
The police officer is going to fine the driver for speeding.
In this sentence, 'multar' is used to refer to the action of the police officer giving a fine to a driver for exceeding the speed limit.
El gobierno debería multar a las empresas que contaminan el medio ambiente.
The government should fine companies that pollute the environment.
This sentence implies that the government has the duty to penalize, or 'multar', businesses that are causing harm to the environment through pollution.
Si te estacionas en un lugar prohibido, te pueden multar.
If you park in a no-parking zone, you can get fined.
This sentence is providing a warning about the potential consequence, being fined or 'multar', if someone parks their vehicle in a prohibited area.