acusaciones
“acusaciones” means “accusations” in Spanish (general claims of wrongdoing).
accusations, charges
Also: allegations
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Las acusaciones de fraude causaron un gran escándalo en la empresa.
B2The accusations of fraud caused a major scandal in the company.
El abogado rechazó todas las acusaciones contra su cliente.
B1The lawyer rejected all the charges against his client.
¿Tienes pruebas para sustentar estas acusaciones?
B2Do you have evidence to support these allegations?
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Quick Quiz: acusaciones
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish verb is most naturally paired with 'acusaciones' when talking about bringing a claim?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *accusatio*, meaning 'a charging with a fault' or 'a complaint'. The core idea of pointing the finger at someone has remained consistent for centuries.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acusaciones' only used in legal settings?
No. While it is very common in law (meaning 'charges'), you can also use it in everyday conversation to talk about informal claims of wrongdoing, like 'Mi hermana hizo acusaciones falsas sobre quién se comió el pastel' (My sister made false accusations about who ate the cake).