Inklingo

violado

bee-oh-LAH-dohbjoˈlaðo

violated, broken

Also: breached, trespassed
A wooden fence with a broken plank and a yellow warning tape fluttering in the wind.

📝 In Action

El acuerdo ha sido violado por ambas partes.

B2

The agreement has been broken by both parties.

Sentí que mi espacio personal fue violado.

B1

I felt that my personal space was violated.

Un sistema de seguridad violado es inútil.

C1

A breached security system is useless.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • infringido (infringed)
  • quebrantado (broken/breached)

Antonyms

  • respetado (respected)
  • cumplido (fulfilled/kept)

Common Collocations

  • derecho violadoviolated right
  • contrato violadobroken contract
  • espacio violadotrespassed space

violated, raped

VerbB2regular ar
A red barrier tape that has been snapped in half.
gerundviolando
past Participleviolado
infinitiveviolar

📝 In Action

Ellos han violado las normas de la escuela.

A2

They have violated the school rules.

El sospechoso fue acusado de haber violado a la víctima.

C1

The suspect was accused of having raped the victim.

¿Alguna vez has violado una ley?

B1

Have you ever broken a law?

violet-colored

AdjectivemC2formal
A vibrant purple flower blooming in a green field.

📝 In Action

La túnica era de un tono violado profundo.

C2

The robe was of a deep violet tone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoviolara
violaras
él/ella/ustedviolara
nosotrosvioláramos
vosotrosviolarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesviolaran

Present Subjunctive

yoviole
violes
él/ella/ustedviole
nosotrosviolemos
vosotrosvioléis
ellos/ellas/ustedesviolen

Indicative

Preterite

yoviolé
violaste
él/ella/ustedvioló
nosotrosviolamos
vosotrosviolasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesviolaron

Imperfect

yoviolaba
violabas
él/ella/ustedviolaba
nosotrosviolábamos
vosotrosviolabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesviolaban

Present

yoviolo
violas
él/ella/ustedviola
nosotrosviolamos
vosotrosvioláis
ellos/ellas/ustedesviolan

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: violado

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most common modern use of 'violado'?

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👥 Word Family
violar(to violate/break)Verb
violación(violation/rape)Noun
violador(violator/rapist)Noun
violable(violable (can be broken))Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From Latin 'violatus', the past form of 'violare', which meant to treat with violence, dishonor, or outrage.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: violatedFrench: violé

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'violado' to say my phone is broken?

No. For physical objects like phones or glass, use 'roto'. 'Violado' is for rules, rights, privacy, or very serious crimes.

What is the difference between 'violado' and 'incumplido'?

'Incumplido' is softer and usually means a contract or promise wasn't met. 'Violado' is much stronger and suggests a more aggressive or serious offense.

Is 'violado' considered a vulgar word?

No, it is a formal and standard dictionary word, but because it can refer to sexual assault, it should be used with appropriate sensitivity and seriousness.