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How to Say "misappropriation" in Spanish

The Spanish word formisappropriationis desvíoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
illegal use of funds or resources
A hand secretly pulling a gold coin out of a large glass jar filled with coins.

Examples

El desvío de fondos públicos causó un gran escándalo.

The misappropriation of public funds caused a huge scandal.

La policía investiga el desvío de capitales al extranjero.

The police are investigating the diversion of capital abroad.

Fue un desvío de atención para ocultar el problema real.

It was a distraction to hide the real problem.

Abstract Noun Usage

When used in a legal sense, 'desvío' functions just like in English: you describe what is being diverted by using the word 'de' (of) immediately after it.

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