desinformación
/desinforˈmasjon/noun★Intermediate
formal
False or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate public opinion.
El gobierno combatió la desinformación durante la pandemia.
The government fought misinformation during the pandemic.
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Often used in political, media, and public health contexts.
Collocations
campaña de desinformacióndisinformation campaignpropagar desinformaciónto spread misinformation
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💡Pro Tip
Common Contexts
Use 'desinformación' when referring to intentional falsehoods, not accidental errors.
📖Word Origin
From the prefix 'des-' (negative) + 'información' (information).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in discussions about media literacy, politics, and public health.
Word Breakdown
des-
negative or opposite
prefixinformación
information
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés