incurrir

to commit

incurrir(eeng-koo-rreer)

intransitive verb

1. (to perform; used with "en")

a. to commit

El atleta incurrió en una falta al tocar la línea de salida antes del disparo.

The athlete committed a foul by touching the starting line before the sound of the gun.

b. to make

Si infringes el contrato incurrirás en un error que te saldrá caro.

If you break the contract you will make an expensive mistake.

2. (to bring upon oneself; used with "en")

a. to incur

Si pagas a tiempo evitarás incurrir en cargos adicionales.

If you pay on time you'll avoid incurring additional charges.

b. to fall into

No hay que incurrir en la trampa de pensar que ignorando el problema se resolverá.

We can't fall into the trap of thinking that ignoring the problem will make it go away.

incurrir

intransitive verb

1. (general)

a.

incurrir ento commit

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incurrir

intransitive verb

incurrir en [+error] to make; [+crimen] to commit; [+deuda, odio] to incur; [+desastre] to fall victim to