Spanish Conversation · Level 84
60 words
Spanish word
corrupto
Pronunciation
IPA/koˈrupto/
Meaning
- adjectivecorrupt
Example
El político es corrupto.
The politician is corrupt.
More examples
El sistema está tan corrupto que nadie confía en él.
The system is so corrupt that nobody trusts it.
Core concept
A public official taking a bribe.
Common phrases
político corrupto
corrupt politician
gobierno corrupto
corrupt government
sistema corrupto
corrupt system
funcionario corrupto
corrupt official
Similar words
deshonesto: Fails to act honestly or keep promises, showing deceit or lack of integrity.
inmoral: Acts or holds views that violate moral or ethical principles.
ilegal: Engages in actions that break the law or contravene legal rules.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo o alguien está moralmente deteriorado o implicado en prácticas de corrupción.
Word origin
From Latin corruptus (past participle of corrumpere) meaning 'spoiled' or 'broken', and the word in Spanish denotes moral ruin or involvement in corrupt practices.
Usage tips
- In Spanish media, corrupto frequently functions as a moral judgment and may not indicate a legal finding of guilt.
Related words
- corrupcióncorruptionnoun
- corrompercorruptverb
- corruptiblecorruptibleadjective