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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