el
masculine
/soˈβoɾno/
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Translation
bribe
Word origin
From sobornar, from Latin subornare ('to equip, incite secretly'), from sub ('under') plus ornare ('to furnish'). The same root gives English 'suborn' and 'ornament'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- subornare
- English cognates
- suborn, ornament
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsobornos
Examples
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The official accepted a bribe to sign the permit.
delito cualquier .
Bribery is a serious crime in any country.
denunció .
He refused the bribe and reported the case to the police.
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They uncovered a network of bribes at the town hall.
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They offered him a bribe to keep quiet.
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