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falsificación

fal-see-fee-kah-syohnfalsifikaˈsjon

“falsificación” means “forgery” in Spanish (referring to a fake object or document).

forgery, counterfeiting

Also: falsification, fake
NounfB2
A side-by-side comparison of a genuine gold coin and a dull, poorly made imitation coin.

📝 In Action

La falsificación de dinero es un delito muy grave.

B1

Counterfeiting money is a very serious crime.

El experto descubrió que el cuadro era una falsificación muy buena.

B2

The expert discovered that the painting was a very good forgery.

Fue arrestado por la falsificación de documentos oficiales.

C1

He was arrested for the falsification of official documents.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • imitación (imitation)
  • fraude (fraud)
  • plagio (plagiarism)

Antonyms

  • original (original)
  • autenticidad (authenticity)

Common Collocations

  • falsificación de moneda – currency counterfeiting
  • falsificación de firmas – forgery of signatures
  • falsificación de documentos – document forgery

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "falsificación" in Spanish:

counterfeiting→

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Quick Quiz: falsificación

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Which article should you use with 'falsificación'?

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👥 Word Family▼
falsificar(to forge/falsify) — Verb
falso(fake/false) — Adjective
falsificador(forger) — Noun
falsear(to distort/misrepresent) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónnaciónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'falsificatio', which comes from 'falsus' (false) and 'facere' (to make). Literally, it means 'to make something false'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: falsificationFrench: falsificationItalian: falsificazione

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'falsificación' used for fake designer clothes?

While technically correct, people often use the word 'imitación' or 'réplica' for clothes and fashion items, whereas 'falsificación' sounds more like a legal crime or document fraud.

What is the difference between 'falsificación' and 'fraude'?

'Falsificación' refers to the specific act of creating a fake item. 'Fraude' (fraud) is a broader term for any trick used to cheat someone out of money or rights.

Can I use this word for a 'fake' person?

No. For a person who is insincere, use 'falso' or 'hipócrita'. 'Falsificación' is reserved for objects, documents, or data.