What is the Spanish word for "scruple"?

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

English

scruple

Spanish

escrúpulo

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Alternative translations of "scruple"

duda
reparo
vacilación

Examples of how to use "scruple" in Spanish

English
A person without a scruple is dangerous.
Spanish
Una persona sin escrúpulos es peligrosa.
English
She did not have a scruple about lying.
Spanish
Ella no tenía ningún escrúpulo en mentir.
English
He felt a scruple before taking the money.
Spanish
Él sintió un escrúpulo antes de tomar el dinero.
English
The doctor showed no scruple in her choice.
Spanish
La doctora no mostró ningún escrúpulo en su elección.
English
I have a scruple about that decision.
Spanish
Tengo un escrúpulo respecto a esa decisión.

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