Spanish Conversation · Level 71
60 words
Spanish word
espionaje
Pronunciation
IPA/espjoˈnaxe/
Meaning
- masculine nounespionage
Example
El espionaje implica obtener información secreta.
Espionage involves obtaining secret information.
More examples
Descubrieron una operación de espionaje entre los países vecinos.
They discovered an espionage operation between the neighboring countries.
Core concept
Covert collection of classified documents and communications.
Common phrases
operación de espionaje
espionage operation
actividad de espionaje
espionage activity
Similar words
espía: Person who clandestinely obtains secret information about others for intelligence.
infiltración: Deliberate entry into an organization to act as an insider and gather information.
seguimiento: Following or shadowing a person to monitor their movements or behavior.
Definition in Spanish
Actividad organizada de obtener información secreta o confidencial mediante métodos encubiertos, especialmente para fines políticos, militares o económicos.
Word origin
From Spanish espía 'spy' plus the noun-forming suffix -aje, with espía derived from the verb espiar 'to spy'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for organized state, military, or corporate intelligence work; for casual snooping Spanish uses espiar or mirar to avoid implying formal espionage.