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How to Say "breached" in Spanish

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violó

VerbB1General
Use this when referring to the act of breaking a rule, law, or agreement, often implying a deliberate action.

Examples

El conductor violó la señal de alto y causó un accidente.

The driver violated the stop sign and caused an accident.

violado

bee-oh-LAH-dohbjoˈlaðo

AdjectiveB2Formal
Use this to describe a state where a formal agreement, security measure, or rule has been broken or compromised.
A wooden fence with a broken plank and a yellow warning tape fluttering in the wind.

Examples

El acuerdo ha sido violado por ambas partes.

The agreement has been broken by both parties.

Sentí que mi espacio personal fue violado.

I felt that my personal space was violated.

Un sistema de seguridad violado es inútil.

A breached security system is useless.

Matching the Noun

Since this word is describing something, it must match the gender of the noun. Use 'violado' for masculine things (el contrato) and 'violada' for feminine things (la ley).

Violado vs. Roto

Mistake: “El cristal está violado.”

Correction: Say 'El cristal está roto.' Use 'violado' for abstract things like laws or privacy, not for physical objects that break into pieces.

Verb vs. Adjective Confusion

Learners often confuse 'violó' (verb) and 'violado' (adjective). Remember that 'violó' describes the action of breaking something, while 'violado' describes the state of having been broken.

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