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    Delito (en. Crime)

    /deˈlito/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An act or omission that goes against criminal law.
    Robbery is a serious crime.
    El robo es un delito grave.
    A fault or action that causes harm to society.
    The crime of drug trafficking has increased.
    El delito de tráfico de drogas se ha incrementado.
    Transgression of an established norm or law.
    He committed a crime by not obeying traffic signals.
    Cometió un delito al no respetar las señales de tráfico.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'delictum', meaning fault or offense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    misdemeanor
    Crime that carries a light penalty.
    delito menor
    felony
    Crime that carries a severe penalty.
    delito mayor
    offense of opinion
    Crime related to freedom of expression.
    delito de opinión
    easy crime
    Crime that is easy to commit and does not require planning.
    delito fácil

    Related Words

    offender
    Person who commits a crime.
    delincuente
    criminal
    Related to crime or offenses.
    criminal
    violation
    Transgression of a specific norm or law.
    infracción

    Slang Meanings

    Scam
    That situation is a scam and it is a crime.
    Esa situación es un chanchullo y es un delito.
    Issue
    Don't get involved in that issue, it's a crime.
    No te metas en esa movida, es un delito.