How to Say "hotbed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hotbed” is “nido” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
center of negative activity

Examples
La investigación reveló que la oficina era un nido de corrupción.
The investigation revealed that the office was a hotbed of corruption.
El barrio se había convertido en un nido de actividades ilegales.
The neighborhood had become a den of illegal activities.
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