violada
/bee-oh-LAH-dah/
violated
A broken cage door illustrates the concept of rights or privacy being violated.
violada(adjective)
violated
?referring to rights or privacy
,broken
?referring to a law or rule
infringed
?referring to intellectual property or codes
📝 In Action
La ley fue violada por la empresa.
B1The law was broken by the company.
Ella sintió que su privacidad fue violada.
B2She felt that her privacy was violated.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Matching
This word ends in 'a' because it must match the feminine thing it describes, like 'la ley' (the law) or 'la privacidad' (privacy).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Violada vs. Rota
Mistake: "Using 'violada' for a broken physical object like a plate."
Correction: Use 'rota' for physical objects. Use 'violada' for abstract things like rules or personal space.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Situations
This is a very strong word. In casual conversation about minor rules, 'romper' (to break) is more common.
A torn boundary line visualizes the action of a rule being broken or violated.
📝 In Action
La correspondencia ha sido violada.
B2The mail has been tampered with (violated).
La víctima fue violada en el callejón.
B2The victim was raped in the alley.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Done' Form
Violada is the form of the verb 'violar' used after the word 'ser' (to be) or 'haber' (to have) when talking about feminine things.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: violada
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is a correct use of 'violada'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'violada' and 'violado'?
They mean the same thing, but 'violada' is used for feminine nouns (like 'ley') and 'violado' is for masculine nouns (like 'derecho').
Is 'violada' always about a crime?
Not necessarily. While it can mean a serious crime (rape), it is also frequently used in legal or technical terms to mean a contract, law, or digital privacy has been broken.