How to Say "mafia" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “mafia” is “mafia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
organized crime syndicate
Examples
La policía arrestó a varios líderes de la mafia siciliana.
The police arrested several leaders of the Sicilian mafia.
Dicen que el negocio está controlado por la mafia.
They say the business is controlled by the mob.
Gender Check
Even though the word ends in '-a', remember that 'mafia' is always a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' before it: 'la mafia'.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “El mafia es peligrosa.”
Correction: La mafia es peligrosa. (Always use the feminine article 'la'.)
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.