How to Say "frame-up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “frame-up” is “montaje” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1
making someone look guilty
Examples
La policía dice que el robo fue un montaje para cobrar el seguro.
The police say the robbery was a hoax to collect the insurance.
Todo este escándalo es un montaje político.
This whole scandal is a political frame-up.
Don't just think physical
Mistake: “Using 'falso' for a staged situation.”
Correction: Use 'montaje' to describe the whole fake event.
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