complicidad
“complicidad” means “shared understanding” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
shared understanding
Also: bond, rapport
📝 In Action
Hay mucha complicidad entre los dos hermanos.
A2There is a great shared understanding between the two brothers.
Se miraron con complicidad antes de gastar la broma.
B1They looked at each other knowingly before playing the prank.
La complicidad de la pareja era evidente para todos los invitados.
B2The couple's special bond was obvious to all the guests.
complicity
Also: collusion
📝 In Action
Fue arrestado por su complicidad en el robo del banco.
B2He was arrested for his complicity in the bank robbery.
No hay pruebas de su complicidad con la mafia.
C1There is no evidence of his collusion with the mafia.
El director fue acusado de complicidad por ignorar el fraude.
C1The director was accused of complicity for ignoring the fraud.
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Words that translate to "complicidad" in Spanish:
bond→collusion→complicity→rapport→shared understanding→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: complicidad
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is the correct way to say 'the shared bond'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'complicitas', which comes from 'complicare', meaning 'to fold together'. The idea is being 'folded into' a situation or a secret with someone else.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'complicidad' always a bad thing?
No! In fact, in everyday Spanish, it is more commonly used to describe a beautiful, close connection between friends or couples.
How is the 'd' at the end pronounced?
In Spanish, the final 'd' is very soft. It sounds a bit like the 'th' in 'this' but even lighter, almost disappearing in some accents.
What's the difference between 'complicidad' and 'complejidad'?
'Complicidad' is about secrets and bonds between people. 'Complejidad' is about something being difficult or complex (like a math problem).