Actuación severa de la policía contra algo.
Strong action by police against something.
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See how the word “mano dura” is used in sentences
Hay mano dura contra el exceso de velocidad. — There is a crackdown on speeding.
La policía lanzó el fin de semana pasado una ofensiva contra las carreras callejeras. — The police initiated a crackdown on street racing last weekend.
La mano dura redujo a la mitad las carreras callejeras. — The crackdown cut street racing in half.
¿Te enteraste de la ofensiva municipal contra el ruido? — Did you hear about the city's crackdown on noise violations?
Los vecinos aplaudieron la mano dura con los bares ruidosos. — Locals welcomed the crackdown on noisy bars.
La ofensiva se saldó con numerosas detenciones y multas. — The crackdown led to numerous arrests and fines.
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