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violó

VerbB1General
Use 'violó' when describing the action of breaking a specific right, rule, or agreement, often in a more general or active sense.

Examples

El conductor violó la señal de alto y causó un accidente.

The driver violated the stop sign and caused an accident.

violada

/bee-oh-LAH-dah//bjoˈlaða/

AdjectiveB2Formal/Legal
Use 'violada' when referring to something that has been violated, particularly intellectual property, laws, or established codes.
A birdcage with an open and bent door, symbolizing a breach of privacy or rights.

Examples

La ley fue violada por la empresa.

The law was violated by the company.

Ella sintió que su privacidad fue violada.

She felt that her privacy was violated.

Feminine Matching

This word ends in 'a' because it must match the feminine thing it describes, like 'la ley' (the law) or 'la privacidad' (privacy).

Violada vs. Rota

Mistake: “Using 'violada' for a broken physical object like a plate.”

Correction: Use 'rota' for physical objects. Use 'violada' for abstract things like rules or personal space.

Verb vs. Adjective Confusion

Learners often confuse 'violó' (verb) and 'violada' (adjective). Remember that 'violó' describes the action of breaking something, while 'violada' describes the state of having been broken, often in a legal or formal context.

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