What is the Spanish word for "scapegoat"?

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

English

scapegoat

Spanish

chivo expiatorio

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Examples of how to use "scapegoat" in Spanish

English
Don't make me your scapegoat!
Spanish
¡No me hagas tu chivo expiatorio!
English
They made him the scapegoat for the mistake.
Spanish
Ellos lo hicieron el chivo expiatorio del error.
English
The manager refused to use anyone as scapegoat.
Spanish
El gerente se negó a usar a nadie como chivo expiatorio.
English
Don't make her a scapegoat for this problem.
Spanish
No la hagas un chivo expiatorio de este problema.
English
Historically, communities chose a scapegoat during crises.
Spanish
Históricamente, las comunidades elegían un chivo expiatorio durante las crisis.

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