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How to Say "falsification" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “falsification” is “falsificación” — use 'falsificación' when referring to the act of creating a fake version of something, like money, documents, or products, with the intent to deceive..

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falsificación

nounB2general
Use 'falsificación' when referring to the act of creating a fake version of something, like money, documents, or products, with the intent to deceive.

Examples

La falsificación de dinero es un delito muy grave.

Counterfeiting money is a very serious crime.

falsedad

/fal-seh-DAHD//falsedád/

nounC1formal
Use 'falsedad' when the focus is on the untruthfulness or falsehood of a statement, testimony, or data, often in a legal or formal context.
A hand holding a magnifying glass over a messy signature on a piece of paper.

Examples

El abogado fue acusado de falsedad documental.

The lawyer was accused of document forgery.

La policía detectó falsedad en el pasaporte.

The police detected falsification in the passport.

Cometer falsedad en un juicio es un delito grave.

Committing perjury (falsehood in court) is a serious crime.

Compound Legal Terms

In legal Spanish, 'falsedad' is often paired with an adjective like 'documental' to name specific crimes.

Falsificación vs. Falsedad

Learners often confuse 'falsificación' and 'falsedad'. Remember that 'falsificación' usually refers to the creation of a fake item, while 'falsedad' points to the state of being untrue or a lie, especially in official statements.

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