embolsillar

Verb B2 #4747 most common

Translations

Can imply taking something for oneself, often in a negative context.

El político embolsilló el dinero de los impuestos.

The politician pocketed the tax money.

Sin embargo, a pesar de que las acusaciones eran graves, no se logró reunir suficiente evidencia para demostrar que efectivamente embolsilló esos fondos públicos.

However, despite the serious accusations, there was not enough evidence to prove that he actually pocketed those public funds.

Se alegó que el funcionario embolsilló el dinero destinado a obras públicas, lo que generó una gran controversia en la comunidad.

It was alleged that the official pocketed money intended for public works, which generated significant controversy in the community.