English–Spanish
“blackmail” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/tʃanˈtaxe/
Example
Me hicieron un chantaje por dinero.
I was blackmailed for money.
How to say “blackmail” in Spanish
“Blackmail” in Spanish is chantaje.
Criminal use of threats or pressure to extract payment, favors, or other benefits.
Example sentences with chantaje
No voy a ceder al chantaje de nadie.
I will not give in to anyone's blackmail.
Tips for using chantaje
- Use chantajear with a person as direct object (chantajear a alguien) and use con to specify the means (chantajear a alguien con fotos) rather than English prepositional patterns.