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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.
Synonyms
comete uma infraçãocometer uma violaçãocomete um erro
Antonyms
cumpre as regrasrespeita as normas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comete falta
Standard usage in sports and general contexts
Portugal
comete uma falta
Slightly more formal with indefinite article; common in football terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

comete falta de mão
comete falta técnica
comete falta pessoal
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