improperly

BrE /ɪmˈprɒpəli/ AmE /ɪmˈprɑːpərli/

adverb en → es

1 WRONGLY [adverb] B1

in a way that is not correct or appropriate; incorrectly

incorrectamente, mal, de manera inapropiada

Collocations improperly treated · improperly used

  • He was improperly treated by the police.

    Fue tratado incorrectamente por la policía.

2 ILLEGAL [adverb] B1

in a way that breaks rules or laws; illegally

ilegalmente, de manera ilegal

Collocations improperly stored chemicals · improperly parked car

  • The company improperly stored hazardous materials.

    La empresa almacenó ilegalmente materiales peligrosos.

3 INAPPROPRIATE [adverb] B2

in a way that is not suitable or appropriate for the situation; inappropriately

de manera inapropiada, inadecuadamente

Collocations improperly dressed · improperly behaved

  • She was improperly dressed for the occasion.

    Ella estaba vestida de manera inapropiada para la ocasión.