How to Say "bureaucracy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bureaucracy” is “burocracia” — B2 level.
Examples
La burocracia en este país es muy lenta y frustrante.
The bureaucracy in this country is very slow and frustrating.
Para obtener la visa, tuvimos que pasar por mucha burocracia.
To get the visa, we had to go through a lot of red tape.
El gobierno quiere reducir la burocracia para ayudar a las empresas.
The government wants to reduce bureaucracy to help businesses.
Gender Identification
Since it ends in -ia, it is a feminine noun. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Adjective Matching
If you describe the bureaucracy as 'slow' or 'heavy,' make sure the adjective ends in 'a' (e.g., burocracia pesada).
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “el burocracia”
Correction: la burocracia (it is feminine despite the 'a' sound being preceded by 'i').
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