asesinada
“asesinada” means “murdered” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
murdered, assassinated
Also: slain
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La mujer fue encontrada asesinada en su casa.
B1The woman was found murdered in her house.
La periodista asesinada había investigado corrupción.
B2The murdered journalist had investigated corruption.
Tienen una estatua en honor a la líder asesinada.
B2They have a statue honoring the assassinated leader.
murder victim (female), the assassinated woman
Also: the slain woman
📝 In Action
La policía identificó a la asesinada como una abogada local.
B2The police identified the murder victim (f.) as a local lawyer.
La familia de la asesinada pide justicia.
B2The family of the murdered woman demands justice.
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Words that translate to "asesinada" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: asesinada
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Which sentence correctly uses 'asesinada' as an adjective?
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The root verb 'asesinar' comes from the Arabic word *ḥaššāšīn*, which referred to a secretive group in the Middle East known for carrying out political murders. The word passed through European languages (like Italian and French) before entering Spanish.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asesinada' and 'matada'?
'Asesinada' (murdered/assassinated) implies a deliberate, premeditated, and often violent act against a person. 'Matada' (killed, past participle of 'matar') is a broader term that can mean killed by accident, in war, or even humanely. 'Asesinada' is much stronger and more specific.
Since 'asesinada' is a past participle, how do I use it in compound tenses?
When forming compound tenses (like the Present Perfect), the participle always uses the masculine singular form ('asesinado') and is paired with 'haber': 'Ella ha sido asesinada' (She has been murdered). When used with 'ser' (as in the passive voice) or as an adjective, it changes gender to match the subject.