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How to Say "venal" in Spanish

The Spanish word forvenalis prostitutoC2 level.

English → SpanishC2
adjectiveC2formal
prepared to do anything for money
A golden scales of justice being tipped by a heavy bag of gold coins.

Examples

Criticó el arte prostituto que solo busca el dinero.

He criticized the corrupted art that only seeks money.

Es un talento prostituto, vendido al mejor postor.

It is a corrupted talent, sold to the highest bidder.

Figurative usage

When used as a description (adjective) for an object or abstract idea, it means the thing has been 'dirtied' or 'cheapened' by commercial interests.

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