How to Say "bureaucratic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bureaucratic” is “burocrático” — B2 level.
Examples
El proceso para obtener la visa es muy burocrático.
The process to get the visa is very bureaucratic.
Tuvimos que superar muchos obstáculos burocráticos para abrir el negocio.
We had to overcome many bureaucratic obstacles to open the business.
No me gusta el estilo burocrático de esta oficina.
I don't like the bureaucratic style of this office.
Matching the Ending
This word changes its ending to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'burocrático' for masculine words (el trámite) and 'burocrática' for feminine words (la gestión).
Placement After the Noun
In Spanish, you usually place this word after the thing it is describing, like 'un sistema burocrático'.
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “La proceso es burocracia.”
Correction: El proceso es burocrático. Use 'burocracia' for the system itself and 'burocrático' to describe how that system feels.
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