Mafia (en. Mafia)

/ˈma.fja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Organized group engaged in criminal activities, often related to drug trafficking and extortion.

The mafia controls a large part of the construction business in the city.

La mafia controla gran parte del negocio de la construcción en la ciudad.

A set of people who act corruptly or violently to gain power or control.

The politician was accused of having ties to the local mafia.

El político fue acusado de tener vínculos con la mafia local.

A system of corruption and extortion in certain areas or sectors.

The mafia has infiltrated several sectors of the economy.

La mafia ha infiltrado varios sectores de la economía.

The word 'mafia' comes from the Sicilian term 'màffia', which refers to an organized group of criminals.

Russian mafia

A criminal group originating from Russia that operates internationally.

mafia rusa

Japanese mafia

It refers to the criminal organization known as Yakuza.

mafia japonesa

mafioso

Member of a mafia.

mafioso

criminal organization

Group that carries out illegal activities.

organización criminal

Force or power in the context of dark business.

They have mafia everywhere; you can't move a finger without their approval.

Tienen mafia en todas partes, no puedes mover un dedo sin su aprobación.

Corrupt connections or questionable influences.

That company has a lot of mafia behind it.

Esa empresa tiene mucha mafia detrás.