comete falta
[koh-MEH-tuh FAL-tuh]
verb phrase
commits a foul / makes a mistake / commits an offense
1. In sports (especially football/soccer), to commit a foul against an opponent
The player commits a falta and receives a yellow card.
O jogador comete falta e recebe cartão amarelo.
2. To make an error or mistake in general contexts
He commits a mistake in his calculations.
Ele comete falta nas suas contas.
3. To violate a rule or regulation
The team comete falta repeatedly during the match.
O time comete falta repetidamente durante a partida.
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