allanamiento
“allanamiento” means “raid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
raid, breaking and entering
Also: search and seizure, trespass
📝 In Action
La policía realizó un allanamiento en la oficina del sospechoso.
B1The police carried out a raid on the suspect's office.
Fue arrestado por allanamiento de morada después de entrar a la casa sin permiso.
B2He was arrested for breaking and entering after going into the house without permission.
El juez firmó la orden de allanamiento esta mañana.
C1The judge signed the search warrant this morning.
leveling, acquiescence
Also: smoothing
📝 In Action
El allanamiento del terreno es el primer paso antes de construir los cimientos.
C1Leveling the ground is the first step before building the foundations.
El abogado sugirió el allanamiento a la demanda para evitar un juicio largo.
C2The lawyer suggested agreeing to the lawsuit claims to avoid a long trial.
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Quick Quiz: allanamiento
Question 1 of 3
What does a police officer need before performing a legal 'allanamiento'?
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Derived from the verb 'allanar', which comes from 'llano' (flat), originating from the Latin 'planus' (level, even).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'allanamiento' always a crime?
No. It can be a legal action taken by police with a warrant, or it can refer to the neutral physical act of leveling ground for construction.
How do I say 'search warrant' in Spanish?
You say 'orden de allanamiento' or sometimes 'orden de registro'.
What is the difference between 'allanamiento' and 'invasión'?
'Invasión' is a broader term for taking over a space, while 'allanamiento' is a specific legal or criminal term for entering a building or premises.