How to Say "perpetrated" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “perpetrated” is “cometió” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El sospechoso cometió el robo anoche.
The suspect committed the robbery last night.
Ella cometió una falta grave y fue sancionada.
She committed a serious foul and was penalized.
La policía confirmó que nadie más cometió el crimen.
The police confirmed that no one else committed the crime.
The Preterite Tense
This form, 'cometió', tells us that the action started and finished completely in the past. It's used for single, completed events.
Who Did It?
Since 'cometió' ends in -ió, it refers to 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you). The subject is often left out if it's clear from the context.
Using 'Hacer' for Mistakes
Mistake: “El hizo un error.”
Correction: Él cometió un error. ('Cometer' is the specific verb used for 'making/committing' errors or crimes.)
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