in fraganti (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"in fraganti" is a prepositional phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/ in fɾaˈɣanti /

Translation Options into English

• In the act
• In the act of committing (a crime)
• Red-handed

Meaning and Usage

"In fraganti" is used primarily in legal contexts and translates to being caught in the act of committing an offense or wrongdoing. This phrase is commonly encountered in discussions about crimes, particularly when a perpetrator is apprehended during or immediately after committing a crime. It is mostly used in written contexts, especially in legal documents and news reports, though it can also appear in oral communication among legal professionals.

Frequency of Use

The phrase "in fraganti" is relatively common in legal jargon in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in discussions relating to the enforcement of laws and criminal justice.

Example Sentences

1. El ladrón fue atrapado in fraganti mientras robaba la tienda.

2. The thief was caught in the act while robbing the store.

3. La policía lo arrestó in fraganti durante la transacción de drogas.

4. The police arrested him red-handed during the drug transaction.

5. La cámara de vigilancia lo grabó in fraganti cometiendo el delito.

6. The surveillance camera recorded him in the act committing the crime.

Idiomatic Expressions

The phrase "in fraganti" often appears in idiomatic expressions related to being caught in a compromising situation:

1. Caer in fraganti
2. "El periodista logró hacer que el político cayera in fraganti en una corrupción."

3. "The journalist managed to get the politician caught red-handed in a corruption scandal."

4. Coger in fraganti

5. "La profesora cogió al estudiante in fraganti haciendo trampa en el examen."

6. "The teacher caught the student in the act cheating on the exam."

7. Atrapar in fraganti

8. "El detective logró atrapar al sospechoso in fraganti mientras intentaba escapar."

9. "The detective managed to catch the suspect red-handed while trying to escape."

10. Ser sorprendido in fraganti

11. "Fui sorprendido in fraganti cuando intentaba entrar a la fiesta sin invitación."
12. "I was caught in the act when I tried to enter the party without an invitation."

Etymology

The term "in fraganti" has its origins in Latin. It comes from "in" meaning "in" and "fraganti," which is the present participle of "fragor," meaning "to break" or "to be loud." The phrase as a whole translates literally to "in the breaking," which metaphorically relates to being caught when an act is occurring.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• In the act
• Red-handed

Antonyms

• Innocent
• Unaccused