Violar (en. Violate)

/bi.oˈlaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To commit a sexual abuse act against someone without their consent.

It is a crime to violate a person.

Es un crimen violar a una persona.

To infringe or break a rule or law.

Violating the rules of the game can lead to disqualification.

Violar las reglas del juego puede llevar a la descalificación.

To break something, especially a promise or an agreement.

You should not violate your friends' trust.

No debes violar la confianza de tus amigos.

From Latin 'violare', meaning 'to mistreat or profane'.

to violate the law

To infringe current legislation.

violar la ley

to violate human rights

To commit abuses that violate a person's fundamental rights.

violar los derechos humanos

to breach confidentiality

To reveal confidential information without authorization.

violar el secreto

violation

Act of violating someone.

violación

aggression

Act of attacking or inflicting harm on someone.

agresión

consent

Agreement or permission given by a person.

consentimiento

Used in a context of dishonor or betrayal.

Violating someone's trust is the worst thing you can do.

Violar la confianza de alguien es lo peor que puedes hacer.

In some groups, it is used to refer to breaking a group norm.

You cannot violate the team's rules if you want to play.

No puedes violar las reglas del equipo si quieres jugar.