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    Corrupto (en. Corrupt)

    /koˈɾupto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who acts dishonestly or immorally, especially in political or administrative contexts.
    The corrupt official was dismissed after bribery accusations.
    El funcionario corrupto fue destituido tras las acusaciones de soborno.
    Pertaining to corruption in society.
    The corrupt system needs deep reform.
    El sistema corrupto necesita una reformación profunda.
    adjective
    That is deteriorated, mistreated, or in a state of decomposition.
    The building is corrupt due to lack of maintenance.
    El edificio está corrupto debido a la falta de mantenimiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'corruptus', which means 'broken' or 'deteriorated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    corrupt world
    Refers to an environment where corruption prevails.
    mundo corrupto
    corrupt politics
    Indicates a political system characterized by corruption.
    política corrupta
    corrupt to the core
    Description of someone who is deeply corrupt.
    corrupto hasta la médula

    Related Words

    corruption
    The act of becoming corrupted or corrupting others.
    corrupción
    to corrupt
    Causing someone to lose their moral integrity.
    corromper

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a dishonest or disloyal person.
    That guy is a corrupt, you can't trust him.
    Ese tío es un corrupto, no se puede confiar en él.
    A situation or environment where corruption is favored.
    The atmosphere there is very corrupt, everyone is in collusion.
    El ambiente ahí es muy corrupto, todos están en contubernio.