How to Say "to infringe" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to infringe” is “violar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
rights or privacy
Examples
La empresa violó el contrato de exclusividad.
The company broke the exclusivity contract.
Nadie tiene derecho a violar tu privacidad.
Nobody has the right to violate your privacy.
Using the Direct Object
When you use 'violar' to mean breaking a rule, the thing being broken (like 'the law') comes directly after the verb without any special connectors.
Choosing the right 'Break'
Mistake: “Using 'romper' for laws.”
Correction: Use 'violar' or 'quebrantar' for laws and rules; 'romper' is usually for physical objects.
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