Complicidad (en. Complicity)

/kom.pli.si.ðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A cooperative relationship between two or more people to carry out an action, especially if it is illicit.

The complicity in the robbery plan was evidenced by the evidence.

La complicidad en el plan de robo fue evidenciada por las pruebas.

A tacit agreement between two or more parties to conceal or protect something.

The complicity among officials allowed corruption in the system.

La complicidad entre los funcionarios permitió la corrupción en el sistema.

A connection that may exist between people due to shared experiences or loyalties.

I feel a deep complicity with my childhood friends.

Siento una profunda complicidad con mis amigos de la infancia.

Derives from the Latin 'complicitate', which means 'complicity' or 'participation'.

active complicity

Direct participation in an action, especially in a crime.

complicidad activa

seek complicity

Trying to gain someone's support to carry out an action.

buscar complicidad

tacit complicity

Consent that is not expressed openly but is implied.

complicidad tácita

accomplice

A person who helps or participates in the commission of an illicit act.

cómplice

collusion

An agreement between parties to deceive or act together clandestinely.

colusión

connivance

Consent or tolerance to act in a way that facilitates a negative action.

connivencia

Getting together to do something

They are in complicity not to warn about the surprise test.

Están en complicidad para no avisar sobre el examen sorpresa.

Being buddies

They are always in complicity when it comes to going out to party without telling their parents.

Siempre están en complicidad cuando se trata de salir a fiesta sin decirle a sus padres.