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delincuencia

crime, delinquency

noun deh-leen-KWEN-syah Rare

Also means

criminal activity

Usage Note

Delincuencia refers to crime as a social phenomenon rather than a single act; use crimen or delito for a specific criminal offence. Delincuencia juvenil ('juvenile delinquency') is a common fixed phrase. The agent noun is delincuente (m/f, common gender).

Examples

"La delincuencia aumentó en la ciudad."

Natural Translation

Crime increased in the city.

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