usurpar

This is the 14270th most frequent Spanish word.


usurpar

To take or seize something (often power or rights) unlawfully or by force.


The word 'usurpe' refers to the act of forcefully taking power or authority without right.

La organización decidió no permitir que nadie usurpe el poder de los líderes.

The organization decided not to allow anyone to usurp the power of the leaders.


Here, 'usurpar' describes improperly taking possession of an area that is not one's own.

No debemos usurpar los espacios públicos, ya que son propiedad de todos.

We should not usurp public spaces, as they belong to everyone.


In this example, 'usurpar' conveys the unauthorized taking or imitation of someone's identity.

Intentaron usurpar su identidad al acceder ilegalmente a sus datos personales.

They tried to usurp her identity by illegally accessing her personal data.