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    Escándalo (en. Scandal)

    /esˈkandalo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A situation that causes astonishment or outrage in society.
    The scandal over financial fraud affected the company's reputation.
    El escándalo por el fraude financiero afectó la reputación de la empresa.
    Noise or uproar caused by a scandalous action.
    The scandal in the square attracted many curious people.
    El escándalo en la plaza atrajo a muchas personas curiosas.
    A shameful act or one that brings dishonor to a person.
    The scandal of his behavior caused him to lose all his friends.
    El escándalo de su comportamiento hizo que perdiera todos sus amigos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scandalum', meaning 'stumbling block' or 'obstacle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a scandal
    To cause a lot of commotion or uproar.
    hacer un escándalo
    public scandal
    A situation that provokes great attention and discussion in society.
    escándalo público
    media scandal
    A case that receives intense coverage by the media.
    escándalo mediático

    Related Words

    to scandalize
    To cause scandal in someone.
    escandalizar
    scandalous
    That causes scandal, astonishment, or outrage.
    escandaloso

    Slang Meanings

    A big problem or complicated situation.
    That party was a scandal; the police had to intervene!
    Esa fiesta fue un escándalo, ¡la policía tuvo que intervenir!
    A matter that becomes gossip or rumor.
    The divorce of that couple was a scandal in the community.
    El divorcio de esa pareja fue un escándalo en la comunidad.