improperly
BrE /ɪmˈprɒpəli/ AmE /ɪmˈprɑːpərli/
adverb en → es
in a way that is not correct or appropriate; incorrectly
incorrectamente, mal, de manera inapropiada
Collocations improperly treated · improperly used
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He was improperly treated by the police.
Fue tratado incorrectamente por la policía.
in a way that breaks rules or laws; illegally
ilegalmente, de manera ilegal
Collocations improperly stored chemicals · improperly parked car
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The company improperly stored hazardous materials.
La empresa almacenó ilegalmente materiales peligrosos.
in a way that is not suitable or appropriate for the situation; inappropriately
de manera inapropiada, inadecuadamente
Collocations improperly dressed · improperly behaved
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She was improperly dressed for the occasion.
Ella estaba vestida de manera inapropiada para la ocasión.