No. 14,192 in Spanish
trasfugismo
The act of switching political allegiance, often for personal gain, typically by elected officials.
In a sentence
El político fue acusado de trasfugismo al cambiar de partido.
The politician was accused of floor-crossing for switching parties.
In this sentence, 'trasfugismo' refers to the act of a politician changing their political allegiance or party, often perceived as an act of personal benefit or betrayal.
El trasfugismo es frecuentemente criticado en debates parlamentarios.
Party switching is often criticized in parliamentary debates.
Here, 'trasfugismo' highlights a general phenomenon or practice within political systems, emphasizing its presence in political discourse without focusing on a specific case.
Los medios de comunicación analizaron un caso reciente de trasfugismo en el congreso.
The media analyzed a recent case of party switching in congress.
In this example, 'trasfugismo' is used to describe a specific instance of a political figure changing their affiliation, creating a point of discussion or controversy.
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