coartadas
/koaɾtadas/from spelling rules
The English phrase alibis is translated into Spanish as coartadas.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is coartada.
How do you pronounce it?
/koaɾtadas/
Did you know?
- The word coartada comes from the verb coartar, which means to limit or restrict. In a legal sense, an alibi is seen as something that 'limits' the suspect's possible presence at the crime scene.
- While coartada is used for legal alibis, Spanish speakers often use excusa or pretexto for the social equivalent of a 'white lie' used to avoid an obligation.
- The word coartar can also be used in politics to describe the suppression of civil liberties, such as coartar la libertad de expresión.
Examples in context
- Él pudo inventar coartadas inteligentes.He could devise clever alibis.This sentence demonstrates how one might use the word coartadas.Tatoeba #6854811 by albrusgher, translation #2755239 by mervert1
- Todos los cuatro muchachos no tenían coartadas.All four of the boys didn't have alibis.This sentence shows a situation where the boys lacked coartadas.Tatoeba #1207693 by marcelostockle, translation #953086 by CK
- Durante el juicio, él presentó una coartada sólida que demostraba su inocencia.During the trial, he presented a solid alibi that proved his innocence.
- Los sospechosos presentaron coartadas falsas.The suspects presented false alibis.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a crime drama on television.
- Alejandro¿Crees que tienen coartadas sólidas?Do you think they have solid alibis?
- MaríaNo, sus coartadas son muy débiles.No, their alibis are very weak.
- AlejandroMaría, la policía ya revisó todo.María, the police already checked everything.
- MaríaEntonces pronto encontrarán la verdad.Then they will find the truth soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
