What is the Spanish word for "coup"?

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

English

coup

Spanish

golpe de Estado

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Alternative translations of "coup"

golpe
ataque
éxito repentino
maniobra

Examples of how to use "coup" in Spanish

English
The military staged a coup last night.
Spanish
El ejército dio un golpe de Estado anoche.
English
The general planned a quick coup last night.
Spanish
El general planeó un golpe rápido anoche.
English
News reported a sudden coup in the country.
Spanish
Las noticias reportaron un golpe repentino en el país.
English
They discussed the coup during the meeting.
Spanish
Discutieron el golpe durante la reunión.
English
Many citizens feared the consequences of coup.
Spanish
Muchos ciudadanos temían las consecuencias del golpe.

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