asesinados
“asesinados” means “murdered” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
murdered, assassinated
Also: slain
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Los tres periodistas fueron encontrados asesinados en el desierto.
B1The three journalists were found murdered in the desert.
La policía identificó a los hombres asesinados la semana pasada.
B2The police identified the men assassinated last week.
the murdered (people)
Also: the victims
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El monumento honra la memoria de los asesinados en la guerra civil.
C1The monument honors the memory of the murdered (people) in the civil war.
La lista de los asesinados fue publicada hoy.
B2The list of the slain was published today.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'asesinados' as an adjective?
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The word comes from the verb *asesinar*, which arrived in Spanish from Italian *assassinare*. This word, in turn, has a fascinating history, tracing back to Arabic *hashishiyyin* (followers of Hashish), referring to a secretive medieval group known for political killings.
First recorded: 13th century (in related forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asesinados' and 'asesinadas'?
'Asesinados' refers to a group of men or a mixed group of men and women. 'Asesinadas' refers exclusively to a group of women (feminine plural). Both are past participles of the verb 'asesinar'.
Can 'asesinados' be used to talk about things, not just people?
Generally, no. 'Asesinados' specifically refers to killing a person. For objects or non-living things, you would use words like 'destruidos' (destroyed) or 'arruinados' (ruined).