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    Sobornar (en. Bribe)

    /soβoɾˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To corrupt someone with money or benefits in order to influence their behavior.
    They tried to bribe the official to approve the project.
    Intentaron sobornar al funcionario para que aprobara el proyecto.
    To illicitly persuade someone by offering rewards.
    It was discovered that several entrepreneurs had bribed politicians.
    Se descubrió que varios empresarios habían sobornado a políticos.
    To acquire something through an illicit payment.
    They suspected that the judge had been bribed in the case.
    Sospecharon que el juez había sido sobornado en el caso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'subornare', meaning 'to supply with resources' or 'to corrupt'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Bribe
    The act of bribing.
    soborno
    To bribe someone
    To make a bribe to a specific person.
    sobornar a alguien
    To be bribing
    Ongoing process of offering bribes.
    estar sobornando

    Related Words

    Bribery
    The crime of bribing a public official.
    cohecho
    Corruption
    Deviation of public conduct towards private interest.
    corrupción
    Fraud
    Intentional deception to obtain a benefit.
    fraude

    Slang Meanings

    To pay under the table
    He offered him a payment under the table to help him.
    Le ofreció un pago bajo mesa para que lo ayudara.
    To give a kickback
    They gave a kickback to the inspector to ignore the violation.
    Le dieron un mordisco al inspector para que ignorara la falta.