delictivo - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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delictivo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/de.likˈti.βo/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

The term delictivo is used primarily in legal contexts to describe actions or activities that are considered criminal or offenses against the law. In general use, it refers to the nature of being against the law or carrying implications of wrongdoing. It is more common in written contexts, especially in legal documents, but it can also appear in oral discussions about crime and justice.

Example Sentences

  1. La actividad delictiva en la ciudad ha aumentado alarmantemente.
  2. The criminal activity in the city has increased alarmingly.

  3. El abogado defendió a su cliente de las acusaciones delictivas.

  4. The lawyer defended his client against the criminal charges.

  5. Es fundamental combatir la cultura delictiva que afecta a nuestra sociedad.

  6. It is essential to combat the criminal culture that affects our society.

Idiomatic Expressions

While delictivo itself is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it is often used in conjunction with other words to describe various legal contexts or behaviors. Here are a few relevant constructions:

  1. Acto delictivo
  2. El acto delictivo fue grabado por las cámaras de seguridad.
  3. The criminal act was recorded by the security cameras.

  4. Conducta delictiva

  5. Su conducta delictiva le llevó a pasar años en prisión.
  6. His criminal behavior led him to spend years in prison.

  7. Delito delictivo

  8. El robo es un delito delictivo grave que tiene consecuencias severas.
  9. Theft is a serious criminal offense that has severe consequences.

  10. Implicaciones delictivas

  11. Las implicaciones delictivas de su acción son innegables.
  12. The criminal implications of his action are undeniable.

Etymology

The word delictivo is derived from the Latin delictivus, which refers to actions that are offenses or wrongs. The root word is delictum, meaning "offense" or "wrongdoing."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Criminal - Ilegal (Illegal) - Ofensivo (Offensive)

Antonyms: - Legal - Licito (Licit) - Permitido (Permitted)



23-07-2024