corruptela
[ko-rup-ˈte-lə]
nounfemininepl: corruptelas
corruption, distortion, or altered form of a word
1. A word or expression that has been corrupted, altered, or deformed from its original form through misuse or mispronunciation
The word 'admiral' is a corruptela derived from the Arabic 'amir al-bahr'
A palavra 'almirante' é uma corruptela derivada do árabe 'amir al-bahr'
2. A linguistic error or deviation from correct spelling or pronunciation that becomes accepted through usage
Over time, that corruptela became the standard spelling in the region
Com o tempo, aquela corruptela tornou-se a grafia padrão na região
3. A depraved or corrupt practice; corruption
The corruptela of moral values in society
A corruptela dos valores morais na sociedade
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