Corrupción (en. Corruption)

/ko.rupˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

State or condition of something that has lost its integrity or purity.

Corruption in the government has led to several reforms.

La corrupción en el gobierno ha llevado a varias reformas.

Practice of bribery or dishonest acts to obtain benefits.

Corruption in public institutions is a serious problem.

La corrupción en las instituciones públicas es un problema grave.

Alteration of truth or moral norms.

The corruption of ethical values affects the entire society.

La corrupción de los valores éticos afecta a toda la sociedad.

From Latin 'corruptio', which means 'the act of breaking' or 'decomposition'.

administrative corruption

Corrupt practices within public administration.

corrupción administrativa

fight against corruption

Efforts aimed at eradicating corruption.

lucha contra la corrupción

political corruption

Corruption in the realm of politics and government.

corrupción política

to corrupt

To make someone act immorally or dishonestly.

corromper

corrupted

Refers to someone who has fallen into corruption.

corrompido

corruptor

A person who induces corruption.

corruptor

Bribe

They offered him a bribe to modify the contract.

Le ofrecieron una coima para que modificara el contrato.

kickback

The official asked for a kickback to expedite the process.

El funcionario pidió una mordida para agilizar el trámite.