violada
“violada” means “violated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
violated, broken
Also: infringed
📝 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.
violated, raped
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "violada" in Spanish:
infringed→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: violada
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is a correct use of 'violada'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb 'violare', which means to use force or violence against something or someone.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.