exceso de velocidad
/eɡsθeso de beloθidad/from spelling rules
exceso de velocidad is the Spanish way to say speeding.
exceso de velocidad is the standard term used in legal, official and journalistic contexts to refer to the offense of driving faster than the legal speed limit.
Meaning: driving faster than the legal speed limit (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, exceso de velocidad translates to 'excess of speed'.
How does it change in a sentence?
While exceso de velocidad is the noun for speeding, if you want to describe the action of speeding, you should use the verb phrase exceder el límite de velocidad.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsθeso de beloθidad/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, a person caught speeding might be told they are 'corriendo' too much, even though that verb usually means 'running'.
- While exceso de velocidad is the legal term, drivers in some regions use the slang phrase ir a tope to describe driving at the absolute maximum speed possible.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a driver who is caught for exceso de velocidad might be jokingly accused of volar, which means 'to fly'.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuánto es la multa por exceso de velocidad?How much is the fine for speeding?This sentence is useful for asking about the cost of a fine for exceso de velocidad.Tatoeba #1613757 by Alba, translation #680963 by Source_VOA
- El policía lo arrestó por exceso de velocidad.The policeman arrested him for speeding.This sentence is useful for describing an arrest made by a policeman for exceso de velocidad.Tatoeba #1613763 by Alba, translation #48465 by CK
- A mi amigo lo arrestaron por exceso de velocidad.My friend was arrested for speeding.This sentence is useful for stating that a friend was arrested for exceso de velocidad.Tatoeba #1613690 by Alba, translation #252022 by CK
- El conductor fue multado por exceso de velocidad.The driver was fined for speeding.
- ¡Ese carro anda a toda velocidad!That car is speeding!
- Estaba acelerando mucho en la autopista.He/She was speeding a lot on the highway.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a traffic ticket.
- DanielRecibí una multa por exceso de velocidad.I got a speeding ticket.
- Elena¡Qué mal! ¿Ibas muy rápido, Daniel?That's too bad! Were you going very fast, Daniel?
- DanielSí, no me fijé en el exceso de velocidad.Yes, I didn't notice the speeding.
- ElenaTen más cuidado la próxima vez.Be more careful next time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
