acusada
/ah-koo-SAH-dah/
the accused
A woman being identified as 'la acusada' in a formal setting.
📝 In Action
La acusada mantuvo su inocencia durante todo el juicio.
B1The accused maintained her innocence throughout the trial.
La policía detuvo a la mujer acusada del robo.
A2The police arrested the woman accused of the robbery.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Feminine Form
This word specifically refers to a woman. If you are talking about a man, you must use 'acusado.' If talking about a group that includes at least one man, use 'acusados.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Matching
Mistake: "El acusada"
Correction: La acusada or El acusado. Use 'la' because 'acusada' is the feminine version of the word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal vs. Casual
While this is a legal term, you'll hear it often on the news. It's more formal than saying 'the person who did it.'
The sharp peak shows a very pronounced or 'acusada' feature.
acusada(adjective)
pronounced
?a very noticeable feature or trend
marked
?a clear difference
,noticeable
?something easy to see
📝 In Action
Existe una acusada diferencia entre los dos resultados.
C1There is a marked difference between the two results.
La paciente mostró una mejoría acusada tras el tratamiento.
C1The patient showed a pronounced improvement after the treatment.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Things
In this sense, 'acusada' describes a feminine thing (like 'diferencia' or 'mejoría') that stands out or is very clear.
⭐ Usage Tips
Advanced Vocabulary
Using 'acusada' to mean 'very clear' or 'noticeable' will make your Spanish sound very sophisticated and academic.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acusada
Question 1 of 2
If a woman is standing in court because she is suspected of a crime, she is the:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'acusada' for a man?
No. For a man, you must change the ending to 'o' and say 'el acusado.' 'Acusada' is strictly feminine.
Is 'acusada' only for criminals?
Mostly, yes, when used as a noun. However, as an adjective, it can describe anything that is very clear or obvious, like a 'noticeable improvement' in health.