violado
“violado” means “violated” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
violated, broken
Also: breached, trespassed
📝 In Action
El acuerdo ha sido violado por ambas partes.
B2The agreement has been broken by both parties.
Sentí que mi espacio personal fue violado.
B1I felt that my personal space was violated.
Un sistema de seguridad violado es inútil.
C1A breached security system is useless.
violated, raped
📝 In Action
Ellos han violado las normas de la escuela.
A2They have violated the school rules.
El sospechoso fue acusado de haber violado a la víctima.
C1The suspect was accused of having raped the victim.
¿Alguna vez has violado una ley?
B1Have you ever broken a law?
violet-colored
📝 In Action
La túnica era de un tono violado profundo.
C2The robe was of a deep violet tone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "violado" in Spanish:
breached→broken→raped→trespassed→violated→violet-colored→✏️ 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▼
📚 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)
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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.