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"Corrupto" is an adjective which is often translated as "corrupt", and "corrompido" is an adjective which is also often translated as "corrupt". Learn more about the difference between "corrupto" and "corrompido" below.
corrupto(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. corrupt
Desafortunadamente los políticos corruptos no van a la cárcel la mayoría de las veces.Unfortunately corrupt politicians usually don't end up going to jail.
a. corrupt
La carpeta está corrupta y por eso la computadora no la puede abrir.The folder is corrupt and so the computer cannot open it.
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corrompido(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. corrupt
Los agentes de policía corrompidos serán juzgados ante el tribunal.The corrupt police officers will be judged in court.
a. rotten
Estos alimentos están corrompidos, porque no se guardaron en la nevera.This food is rotten, because it was not kept in the fridge.
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