How to Say "disregarded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “disregarded” is “violó” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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VerbB1
a boundary or instruction

Examples
El conductor violó la señal de alto y causó un accidente.
The driver violated the stop sign and caused an accident.
La empresa violó el contrato al no pagar a tiempo.
The company breached the contract by not paying on time.
El periodista alegó que el gobierno violó su privacidad.
The journalist alleged that the government infringed upon his privacy.
Past Action Completed
Since 'violó' is in the preterite tense, it describes a single action that was completed entirely in the past, like finishing a race or crossing a line.
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