corrupto
corrupt
adjective koh-ROOP-toh Rare
Origin: from Latin corruptus, past participle of corrumpere (to break apart, spoil)
Also means
corrupted
Usage Note
Corrupto describes a person or institution that is morally or legally corrupt. Unlike English 'corrupt', it is rarely used in computing (a archivo corrupto exists but archivo dañado is more natural). The related noun is corrupción. Feminize as corrupta for a woman or feminine noun.
Examples
"El político corrupto fue detenido por la policía."
Natural Translation
The corrupt politician was arrested by the police.
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