English–Spanish
“mafia” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmafja/
Example
¿Has oído hablar de la mafia?
Have you heard of the mafia?
How to say “mafia” in Spanish
“Mafia” in Spanish is mafia.
An organized secret syndicate with internal ranks that uses violence and corruption to secure power and protect economic interests.
Example sentences with mafia
La policía investigó los vínculos de la mafia siciliana.
The police investigated the ties of the Sicilian mafia.
Tips for using mafia
- In Spanish, mafioso/mafiosa appears both as a noun for members and as an adjective for corrupt practices, as in prácticas mafiosas.