What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
estafa
Example
El acusado fue arrestado por estafa y fraude. [estafa: noun]
Example
La empresa fue acusada de estafar a sus clientes con productos falsificados. [estafar: verb]
fraud
Example
The company was found guilty of fraud and fined millions of dollars. [fraud: noun]
Example
He was accused of committing fraud by falsifying documents. [committing: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fraud is more commonly used than estafa in everyday language, especially in English-speaking countries. However, estafa is still widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and is an important legal term in Spanish law.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between estafa and fraud?
Both estafa and fraud are formal words used in legal contexts. However, fraud is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
