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conspiración

kon-spi-ra-syón

nounfB2
conspiracy?secret plot,plot?malicious scheme
Also:scheme?usually negative

📝 In Action

La policía descubrió la conspiración para robar el banco central.

B2

The police uncovered the conspiracy to rob the central bank.

Mucha gente cree en teorías de la conspiración sobre el aterrizaje en la luna.

B2

Many people believe in conspiracy theories about the moon landing.

El senador fue acusado de participar en una conspiración política.

C1

The senator was accused of participating in a political conspiracy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • complot (plot)
  • intriga (intrigue)
  • maquinación (machination)

Common Collocations

  • teoría de la conspiración – conspiracy theory
  • detener una conspiración – to stop a conspiracy
  • jefe de la conspiración – leader of the conspiracy

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Articles

Since 'conspiración' ends in '-ción,' it is always a feminine word, meaning you must use feminine articles like 'la' or 'una'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronunciation Stress

Mistake: "Misplacing the stress on the third syllable: /kon-SPI-ra-cion/"

Correction: The stress falls on the last syllable, where the accent mark is: /kon-spi-ra-CIÓN/.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This word is often used in serious or formal settings. For a simpler, everyday secret plan, you might use 'plan secreto' or 'complot'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: conspiración

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly uses 'conspiración' to describe a secret plot?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

conspirar(to conspire) - verb
conspirador(conspirator (male)) - noun
conspiradora(conspirator (female)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'conspiración' the same as 'complot'?

They are very similar synonyms, both meaning 'plot' or 'scheme.' 'Conspiración' is slightly more formal and often implies a larger, more serious political or criminal undertaking. 'Complot' can be used for smaller, personal schemes as well.

How do I use the term 'conspiracy theory'?

The standard Spanish phrase is 'teoría de la conspiración.' Remember that 'teoría' is also feminine, so you would say 'una teoría de la conspiración.'