This is the 1425th most frequent Spanish word.
fraude
Fraude: Fraud; deceit or trickery for personal or financial gain.
In this sentence, 'fraude' refers to the illegal activity of deceiving others intentionally to gain an unfair advantage, clearly used in a legal or business context.
La empresa fue acusada de fraude por falsificar documentación.
The company was accused of fraud for falsifying documentation.
Here, 'fraude' is used to indicate a dishonest act or claim, emphasizing personal deceit and misrepresentation in an informal context.
Decir que completó la carrera sin correr es un fraude.
Claiming that they completed the race without running is a fraud.
In this usage, 'fraude' expresses the feeling of having been deceived or cheated, in this case, through a purchase involving counterfeit goods.