saltarse un semáforo
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saltarse un semáforo
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to run a light (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me pusieron una multa por saltarme un semáforo.I got a ticket for running a light.
b. to blow through a light (colloquial) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
Aquí la gente respeta mucho las normas de tráfico. A nadie se le ocurre saltarse un semáforo en rojo.People respect traffic rules here. No one ever thinks of blowing through a red light.
c. to jump a light (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Te acabas de saltar un semáforo en rojo. - ¿Sí? Chico, lo siento. No lo vi.You've just jumped a red light. - Have I? Sorry, mate. I didn't see it.
d. to jump the lights (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El auto se saltó un semáforo y se estrelló contra una farola.The car jumped the lights and crashed into a lamppost.
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