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“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?

Illustration for expropiación (expropriation)

How to say “expropriation” in Spanish

“Expropriation” in Spanish is expropiación.

Forced public acquisition of private property for public use with compensation.

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

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.

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