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“wrongdoing” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/fetʃoˈɾia/

Example

¡No hagas fechorías!

Don't commit wrongdoing!

Illustration for fechoría (wrongdoing)

How to say “wrongdoing” in Spanish

“Wrongdoing” in Spanish is fechoría.

A morally bad act often described with a slightly mocking or theatrical flavor.

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

Example sentences with fechoría

El ladrón confesó la fechoría y pidió perdón.

The thief admitted the wrongdoing and asked for forgiveness.

Tips for using fechoría

  • Often used in the plural with hacer (hacer fechorías) as a playful scolding; avoid it in formal or legal wording and use delito or crimen.

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