What is the Spanish word for "usurp"?

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

English

usurp

Spanish

usurpar

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Examples of how to use "usurp" in Spanish

English
A challenger might try to usurp the throne.
Spanish
Un retador podría intentar usurpar el trono.
English
They usurp the leader's responsibilities often.
Spanish
Ellos suelen usurpar las responsabilidades del líder.
English
The general usurped the throne last year.
Spanish
El general usurpó el trono el año pasado.
English
She is usurping his role this week.
Spanish
Ella está usurpando su papel esta semana.
English
They have usurped power during the crisis.
Spanish
Han usurpado el poder durante la crisis.

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