corrupto
/ko-ROOP-toh/
corrupt
Dishonest behavior by those in power, such as taking a secret payment.
corrupto(adjective)
corrupt
?dishonest behavior by those in power
dishonest
?acting for personal gain
📝 In Action
Muchos ciudadanos están cansados de los políticos corruptos.
B1Many citizens are tired of corrupt politicians.
Es difícil hacer negocios en un sistema corrupto.
B2It is difficult to do business in a corrupt system.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since this is a describing word ending in 'o', it changes to 'corrupta' when talking about a woman or a feminine object, like 'una empresa corrupta'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Corrupto vs. Corrompido
Mistake: "Using 'corrompido' to describe a person's character."
Correction: Use 'corrupto' for people who take bribes. 'Corrompido' is more often used for things that have physically rotted or been ruined.
⭐ Usage Tips
Beyond Politics
While mostly used for politics, you can use it to describe anyone in a position of power who isn't being fair or honest.
A corrupt person who acts dishonestly for personal gain.
corrupto(noun)
corrupt person
?referring to a person directly
crook
?informal way of describing the person
📝 In Action
El corrupto huyó del país con el dinero.
B2The corrupt man fled the country with the money.
Damaged or broken computer data that no longer functions correctly.
📝 In Action
No puedo abrir el documento porque el archivo está corrupto.
B1I can't open the document because the file is corrupt.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: corrupto
Question 1 of 1
If a computer file is 'corrupto', what does it mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'corrupto' for food that has gone bad?
Not usually. For food, it is better to use 'podrido' (rotten) or 'echado a perder' (spoiled). 'Corrupto' is almost always for people, systems, or digital files.
Is 'corrupto' a strong word?
Yes, it is a serious accusation when used for a person. It implies a lack of morals and illegal behavior.