infracción de tráfico
/infɾaɡθjon de tɾafiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "traffic infraction" is translated into Spanish as infracción de tráfico.
This phrase refers to a violation of the laws and regulations that govern the operation of vehicles on the road. When discussing the act of breaking a rule, use the verb cometer (to commit) rather than saying you "made" or "did" an infraction. For example, you would say cometer una infracción. While infracción refers to the violation itself, if you are talking about the actual monetary penalty or the physical ticket received, the common term is multa de tráfico (traffic fine). Specific types of violations include exceso de velocidad (speeding) and infracción de estacionamiento (parking violation).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase infracción de tráfico is composed of infracción, meaning infraction or violation and de tráfico, meaning of traffic.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Infracción de tráfico is a formal, legal term used in official documents and by law enforcement. Similarly, infracción vial is a formal way to express a traffic infraction, specifically in legal or administrative contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some other Latin American countries, the phrase infracción de tránsito is used. In Argentina, the term contravención de tránsito is commonly used.
How do you pronounce it?
/infɾaɡθjon de tɾafiko/
Did you know?
- While tráfico means 'traffic' in the context of cars, it is also the primary word used for 'trafficking' in illegal trades, such as tráfico de drogas.
- The word infracción shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fracture', as both come from the Latin verb 'frangere', meaning 'to break'.
- The verb cometer is used for an infracción, which is the same verb used for committing a grave crime or a religious sin.
Examples in context
- El conductor cometió una infracción de tráfico al pasar un semáforo en rojo.The driver committed a traffic infraction by running a red light.
- La policía emitió una multa por infracción vial debido a su evidente exceso de velocidad.The police issued a traffic fine due to his clear speeding.
- La violación de tránsito que cometió resultó en una suspensión de la licencia de conducir.The traffic violation he committed led to a driver's license suspension.
- ¡Cuántas multas de tráfico has recibido este mes! Deberías conducir con más precaución.How many traffic fines have you received this month! You should drive more carefully.
- Me detuvieron por exceso de velocidad y ahora tengo que pagar una multita.I was stopped for speeding, and now I have to pay a little fine.
- Recibí una infracción de tráfico ayer.I received a traffic infraction yesterday.
- Esa infracción de tráfico es muy costosa.That traffic infraction is very expensive.
- El policía registró cada infracción de tráfico.The officer recorded every traffic infraction.
Example conversation
Maria and Mateo are talking about a letter from the city.
- MaríaMateo, recibí una notificación por una infracción de tráfico.Mateo, I received a notice for a traffic infraction.
- Mateo¡Qué mal! ¿Qué pasó exactamente, María?That's too bad! What exactly happened, María?
- MaríaEstaba mal estacionada frente al banco.I was parked incorrectly in front of the bank.
- MateoTienes que pagar la multa pronto.You have to pay the fine soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, infracción, tráfico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
