Conspiraciones (en. Conspiracies)

/konspiɾaˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Agreement among several people to carry out an illegal or harmful act.
Political conspiracies have existed throughout history.
Las conspiraciones políticas han existido a lo largo de la historia.
The act of secretly planning something that goes against the law or morality.
Conspiracies often cause distrust among people.
Las conspiraciones suelen causar desconfianza entre la gente.
Scheme of fraudulent collaboration between two or more individuals.
Conspiracies in the business world can lead to the ruin of many companies.
Las conspiraciones en el mundo empresarial pueden llevar a la ruina a muchas compañías.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'conspiratio', which means to unite in a plan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspiracy theory
Belief that a group is hiding information about an event.
teoría de la conspiración
conspiracy in the shadows
Covert plan carried out without the public's knowledge.
conspiración en la sombra
political conspiracies
Plots carried out in the political sphere for corrupt purposes.
conspiraciones políticas

Related Words

conspirator
Person who participates in a conspiracy.
conspirador
plot
A secret and dangerous plan.
complot
intrigue
A secret plan that usually involves deception.
intriga

Slang Meanings

Suspicious thing
That project sounds like conspiracies.
Ese proyecto suena a conspiraciones.
shady business
In that place, only conspiracies are managed.
En ese lugar solo se manejan conspiraciones.