Corrompido (en. Corrupt)

/koɾom'pid̪o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Altered or ruined by corruption.
The file was corrupted and could not be opened.
El archivo estaba corrompido y no se podía abrir.
Referring to a person who has lost their moral principles.
The corrupted politician is no longer trustworthy.
El político corrompido ya no es de confianza.
Said of a substance that has undergone degradation.
The food was spoiled and could not be consumed.
La comida estaba corrompida y no se podía consumir.

Etymology

From Latin 'corruptus', passive participle of 'corrumpere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a corrupt person
To be a person of questionable morals and ethics.
ser un corrupto
corrupted body
Refers to a body that has suffered decomposition or deterioration.
cuerpo corrompido
corrupted minds
Minds that have been negatively influenced by bad ideas.
mentes corrompidas

Related Words

corruption
The act of corrupting or the state of being corrupted.
corrupción
corrupt
A person who exhibits corrupt behaviors, especially in the political sphere.
corrupto
degradation
The process of deterioration or corruption of something.
degradación

Slang Meanings

Corrupted in a moral sense.
That politician is completely corrupted.
Ese político está completamente corrompido.
Corrupted in the sense of irreversible damage.
The hard drive is corrupted, we lost all the information.
El disco duro está corrompido, perdimos toda la información.