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multa

MULL-tah/ˈmulta/

“multa” means “fine” in Spanish (financial penalty).

fine

Also: ticket, penalty
NounfA2
A small pile of currency (bills and coins) sitting on a surface, with a large, prominent red official seal pressed directly onto the top bill, symbolizing a financial penalty.

📝 In Action

Recibí una multa por aparcar en zona prohibida.

A2

I received a fine for parking in a prohibited area.

La multa por exceso de velocidad fue de 200 euros.

B1

The fine for speeding was 200 euros.

Si devuelves el libro tarde, tendrás que pagar una multa a la biblioteca.

B2

If you return the book late, you will have to pay a fine to the library.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sanción (sanction, penalty)
  • penalización (penalty)

Common Collocations

  • poner una multa – to issue/give a fine (literally: to put a fine)
  • pagar la multa – to pay the fine
  • recurrir una multa – to appeal a fine

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "multa" in Spanish:

fine→penalty→ticket→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: multa

Question 1 of 1

Which verb is typically used when you say the police gave you a fine?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
multar(to fine (verb)) — Verb
multado/a(fined (adjective/past participle)) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *mulcta* or *multa*, which meant a penalty or punishment, often involving a financial payment.

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: multaFrench: multe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'multa' used for all kinds of penalties?

'Multa' specifically refers to a financial penalty. For non-financial penalties (like a suspension or a general punishment), you would typically use 'sanción' or 'castigo'.

How do I say I got a speeding ticket?

You would say: 'Recibí una multa por exceso de velocidad.'