A1 noun Neutral

vandalism

/ˈvændəlɪzəm/

Vandalism is the crime of intentionally damaging or destroying property that belongs to someone else or the public. It often involves actions like breaking windows, painting graffiti, or damaging park equipment.

Ejemplos

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The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.

The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.

2

The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.

The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.

3

I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.

I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vandalism
Verb
vandalize
Adjetivo
vandalistic
Relacionado
vandal
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Vandals', a Germanic tribe famous for attacking and damaging the city of Rome.

Quiz rápido

The shop owner called the police to report the ___ on his front window.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vandalism

Ejemplos

1

The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.

everyday

The local park was closed today because of vandalism to the playground.

2

The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.

formal

The city council is implementing new security measures to reduce acts of vandalism in the subway.

3

I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.

informal

I can't believe the vandalism on that new wall; it was just painted yesterday.

4

The research paper explores the sociological motivations behind youth vandalism in urban areas.

academic

The research paper explores the sociological motivations behind youth vandalism in urban areas.

5

Our commercial insurance policy provides full coverage against theft and vandalism.

business

Our commercial insurance policy provides full coverage against theft and vandalism.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
vandalism
Verb
vandalize
Adjetivo
vandalistic
Relacionado
vandal

Colocaciones comunes

act of vandalism act of vandalism
prevent vandalism prevent vandalism
report vandalism report vandalism
senseless vandalism senseless vandalism
cost of vandalism cost of vandalism

Frases Comunes

victim of vandalism

victim of vandalism

anti-vandalism measures

anti-vandalism measures

wanton vandalism

wanton vandalism

Se confunde a menudo con

vandalism vs sabotage

Sabotage is damage intended to hinder a specific process or enemy, while vandalism is often random property damage.

vandalism vs graffiti

Graffiti is a specific form of vandalism involving writing or drawing; vandalism is a broader term for all property damage.

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Notas de uso

The word is usually an uncountable noun. You 'commit vandalism' or refer to 'an act of vandalism' rather than saying 'a vandalism'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'vandalism' when they mean the person (the 'vandal'). Also, ensure you use the verb 'vandalize' for the action.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'Vandals', a Germanic tribe famous for attacking and damaging the city of Rome.

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Origen de la palabra

From the 'Vandals', a Germanic people who sacked Rome in 455 AD, symbolizing mindless destruction.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Often used with the verb 'commit' Prepositional phrase: vandalism to (something)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cities, there is a complex cultural debate between what is considered 'street art' and what is 'vandalism'.

Quiz rápido

The shop owner called the police to report the ___ on his front window.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: vandalism

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