embezzlement in Portuguese

embezzlement in Portuguese is desfalque, peculato, estelionato — embezzlement means the crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.

embezzlement in Portuguese

desfalque

noun

(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

peculato

noun

(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

estelionato

noun

(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

fraude

noun

(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

What does "embezzlement" mean?

noun The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
"The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

embezzlement in a sentence

The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account.
The charity collapsed following a scandal involving embezzlement by its treasurer.

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "embezzlement" in Portuguese?

"embezzlement" in Portuguese is desfalque, peculato, estelionato. embezzlement means: The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.

How do you use "embezzlement" in a sentence?

Example: "The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account." In Portuguese, "embezzlement" is desfalque, peculato, estelionato.

Are there other ways to say "embezzlement" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "embezzlement": desfalque, peculato, estelionato, fraude.

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