How to Say "wiretaps" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wiretaps” is “escuchas” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
surveillance
Examples
Las escuchas telefónicas confirmaron las sospechas del fiscal.
The wiretaps confirmed the prosecutor's suspicions.
El escándalo involucró escuchas ilegales a periodistas.
The scandal involved illegal eavesdropping on journalists.
Singular vs. Plural
The singular 'la escucha' (the listening/eavesdropping) is less common than the plural 'las escuchas' when referring to specific surveillance operations.
Using the wrong gender
Mistake: “Saying 'los escuchas'.”
Correction: The word is feminine: 'las escuchas' (the wiretaps). The masculine 'el escucha' usually means 'the listener' (person).
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