How to Say "to indict" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to indict” is “procesar” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1formal
formally charging someone with a crime
Examples
El juez decidió procesar al ex-ministro por corrupción.
The judge decided to prosecute the former minister for corruption.
Serán procesados por crímenes contra la salud pública.
They will be prosecuted for crimes against public health.
Passive Voice in Law
In legal news, you'll often see 'ser procesado' (to be prosecuted). This focuses on what happened to the person rather than who did it.
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