How to Say "to demote" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to demote” is “degradar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
lowering someone's professional or military rank
Examples
El oficial fue degradado tras el escándalo.
The officer was demoted after the scandal.
No pueden degradarte sin una razón válida.
They cannot demote you without a valid reason.
Fue una humillación verlo degradar frente a su tropa.
It was a humiliation to see him stripped of his rank in front of his troops.
Passives with 'Ser'
This word is often used in the passive form (to be demoted) using 'ser' + 'degradado'. Ensure the ending of 'degradado' matches the gender and number of the person.
Incorrect Preposition
Mistake: “Degradar a un puesto inferior.”
Correction: Degradar de un puesto. Use 'de' to describe the rank they are being taken away from.
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