English–Spanish
“expropriation” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ekspɾopjaˈθjon/
Example
¿Firmaron ya la expropiación de la parcela junto al río?
Have they already signed the expropriation of the plot by the river?
How to say “expropriation” in Spanish
“Expropriation” in Spanish is expropiación.
Forced public acquisition of private property for public use with compensation.
Example sentences with expropiación
La comunidad organizó protestas por la expropiación anunciada.
The community organized protests against the announced expropriation.
Tips for using expropiación
- It contrasts with apropiación, which lacks formal legal procedure and payment, and official texts often link expropiación to indemnización or reclamación administrativa.