multare

to fine, to penalise

verb mool-TAH-reh Rare

Origin: From multa (fine), from Latin multa.

Usage Note

Multare means to issue an official fine or penalty — mi hanno multato per divieto di sosta ('I was fined for illegal parking'). The related noun multa (fine, ticket) is very common. The verb uses avere as auxiliary: mi hanno multato. It is a standard administrative term with no negative connotation beyond the fine itself.

Examples

"La polizia lo ha multato per eccesso di velocità."

Natural Translation

The police fined him for speeding.

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