How to Say "criminality" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “criminality” is “delincuencia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El gobierno está trabajando para reducir la delincuencia en la ciudad.
The government is working to reduce crime in the city.
La delincuencia juvenil es un tema preocupante para los padres.
Juvenile delinquency is a worrying topic for parents.
Muchos factores sociales influyen en el aumento de la delincuencia.
Many social factors influence the increase in criminality.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-encia' are almost always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with delincuencia.
Collective Meaning
This word describes the general problem of crime in a society, rather than a single specific illegal act.
Crime vs. Criminal
Mistake: “El delincuencia robó mi bolso.”
Correction: El delincuente robó mi bolso. Use 'delincuencia' for the concept of crime, and 'delincuente' for the person who commits it.
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