What is the Spanish word for "corruption"?

Learn how to say "corruption" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

corruption

Spanish

corrupción

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Examples of how to use "corruption" in Spanish

English
We must fight against political corruption.
Spanish
Debemos luchar contra la corrupción política.
English
The mayor denied any corruption in office.
Spanish
El alcalde negó cualquier corrupción en el cargo.
English
Corruption affects trust in many institutions.
Spanish
La corrupción afecta la confianza en muchas instituciones.
English
They investigated corruption within the police department.
Spanish
Investigaron la corrupción dentro del departamento de policía.
English
Students read an article about corruption yesterday.
Spanish
Los estudiantes leyeron un artículo sobre la corrupción ayer.

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