poner una multa(
poh
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nehr
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nah
mool
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tah
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (general)
a. to fine
Las autoridades fiscales te pondrán una multa si no pagas tus impuestos a tiempo.You will be fined by the tax authorities if you don't pay your taxes on time.
b. to give a fine
Un policía de tránsito vio a Rosa manejar sin cinturón de seguridad y le puso una multa.A traffic cop spotted Rosa driving without a seat belt and gave her a fine.
c. to give a ticket (automobile)
La policía de tránsito me puso una multa por exceso de velocidad.The traffic police gave me a speeding ticket.
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