incriminar
“incriminar” means “to incriminate” in Spanish (making someone look guilty of a crime).
to incriminate
Also: to frame, to implicate
📝 In Action
La policía encontró un arma que podría incriminar al sospechoso.
B1The police found a weapon that could incriminate the suspect.
Él jura que es inocente y que alguien intentó incriminarlo.
B2He swears he is innocent and that someone tried to frame him.
No puedes incriminar a nadie sin tener pruebas sólidas.
C1You cannot implicate anyone without having solid proof.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: incriminar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly uses the 'personal a'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'incrimināre', which combines 'in-' (into) and 'crimen' (accusation or crime). It literally means to bring someone into a crime.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'incriminar' a regular verb?
Yes! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar, making it easy to conjugate if you know words like 'hablar' or 'caminar'.
What is the difference between 'acusar' and 'incriminar'?
'Acusar' is a general word for pointing a finger at someone. 'Incriminar' specifically suggests that there is evidence or a context of a serious crime.
Can I use 'incriminar' if I'm just joking with friends?
It sounds a bit dramatic or formal for a joke. Using 'echar la culpa' (to throw the blame) is much more common in casual settings.