inculpar
“inculpar” means “to incriminate” in Spanish (to make someone appear guilty of a crime).
to incriminate
Also: to charge, to frame
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No hay suficientes pruebas para inculpar al sospechoso.
B2There isn't enough evidence to incriminate the suspect.
Él intentó inculpar a su compañero para salvarse.
B1He tried to blame his partner to save himself.
Fue inculpado injustamente por un crimen que no cometió.
C1He was unjustly charged for a crime he didn't commit.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: inculpar
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly says 'They incriminated the witness'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'inculpare', where 'in-' means 'into' or 'toward' and 'culpa' means 'fault'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'culpar' and 'inculpar'?
'Culpar' is general blame (like blaming a sibling). 'Inculpar' is formal, implying that someone is being made to look guilty of a crime or legal offense.
Is 'inculpar' regular or irregular?
It is completely regular! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar.
Can 'inculpar' mean 'to frame someone'?
Yes, it is often used in the context of planting evidence or making someone appear guilty, even if they aren't.