How to Say "to conspire" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to conspire” is “conspirar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
making secret plans to do something harmful
Examples
Los rebeldes empezaron a conspirar contra el rey.
The rebels began to conspire against the king.
Están conspirando para robar el banco en secreto.
They are plotting to rob the bank in secret.
Es ilegal conspirar para cometer un crimen.
It is illegal to conspire to commit a crime.
Using the right connector
When you want to say who you are plotting against, always use 'contra' (against). Use 'para' (for/to) followed by another action to say what you are planning to do.
Conspirar vs. Respirar
Mistake: “Usar 'conspirar' para hablar de aire.”
Correction: Use 'conspirar' for secret plans and 'respirar' for breathing.
Other Meanings of “conspirar”
“conspirar” can also mean:
- when events or circumstances work together for a result(C1)
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