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“corruption” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/korupˈθjon/

Example

La corrupción en el gobierno es un problema.

Corruption in the government is a problem.

Illustration for corrupción (corruption)

How to say “corruption” in Spanish

“Corruption” in Spanish is corrupción.

Broken scales of justice leaning to one side.

Full entry for corrupción: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with corrupción

Los ciudadanos exigen medidas para combatir la corrupción.

Citizens demand measures to combat corruption.

Tips for using corrupción

  • When alleging wrongdoing, journalists and speakers often use phrases like 'presunta corrupción' or 'un caso de corrupción' to avoid direct accusations.

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