How to Say "expelled" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “expelled” is “echó” — use 'echó' when describing the direct action of someone (usually an authority figure) forcing someone else out of a place or institution, often informally..
Examples
El portero lo echó del club por pelear.
The bouncer kicked him out of the club for fighting.
expulsado
ex-pul-SAH-doh/eks.pulˈsa.ðo/
Examples
El estudiante expulsado no podrá asistir a la graduación.
The expelled student will not be able to attend graduation.
El estudiante expulsado por hacer trampa perdió el año.
The student expelled for cheating lost the year.
La tarjeta roja significa que el jugador está expulsado del campo.
The red card means the player is expelled from the field.
La familia fue expulsada de su hogar por no pagar el alquiler.
The family was evicted (expelled) from their home for not paying the rent.
Agreement is Key
Since 'expulsado' is an adjective, make sure its ending matches the person or thing it describes: 'expulsada' (female singular), 'expulsados' (male plural), 'expulsadas' (female plural).
Verb vs. Adjective Confusion
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