What is the Spanish word for "defector"?

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

English

defector

Spanish

desertor

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Examples of how to use "defector" in Spanish

English
A high-ranking official was a defector.
Spanish
Un funcionario de alto rango era un desertor.
English
The defector asked for political asylum yesterday.
Spanish
El desertor pidió asilo político ayer.
English
A defector surprised everyone at the press conference.
Spanish
Un desertor sorprendió a todos en la conferencia de prensa.
English
They met the defector in a safe house.
Spanish
Conocieron al desertor en una casa segura.
English
We listened to the defector speak tonight.
Spanish
Escuchamos al desertor hablar esta noche.

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