How to Say "corrupted" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “corrupted” is “pervertido” — C1 level.
Examples
Tiene un sentido del humor muy pervertido.
He has a very twisted sense of humor.
La imagen estaba pervertida por los efectos visuales.
The image was distorted by the visual effects.
Su filosofía se había vuelto pervertida con el tiempo.
His philosophy had become corrupted over time.
Agreement Rule
Like most Spanish descriptive words, 'pervertido' must match the person or thing it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): pervertida, pervertidos, pervertidas.
Using it too lightly
Mistake: “Using 'pervertido' for a simple joke or flirtation.”
Correction: This word carries serious weight. Use milder terms like *travieso* (naughty) or *atrevido* (daring) unless you intend a strong accusation.
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