How to Say "collusion" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “collusion” is “complicidad” — C1 level.
Examples
Fue arrestado por su complicidad en el robo del banco.
He was arrested for his complicity in the bank robbery.
No hay pruebas de su complicidad con la mafia.
There is no evidence of his collusion with the mafia.
El director fue acusado de complicidad por ignorar el fraude.
The director was accused of complicity for ignoring the fraud.
Showing the Crime
To explain what someone was involved in, use 'en'. For example: 'complicidad en el crimen'.
Showing the Partner
To explain who someone helped, use 'con'. For example: 'complicidad con el ladrón'.
Confusing with 'Complexity'
Mistake: “El problema tiene mucha complicidad.”
Correction: El problema tiene mucha complejidad. (Use 'complejidad' for things that are difficult/complex; 'complicidad' is for relationships or crimes).
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