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asesinato

a-se-si-NA-to/asesiˈnato/

“asesinato” means “murder” in Spanish (the act of unlawfully killing someone with premeditation).

murder, assassination

Also: killing
NounmB2formal
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El asesinato del político provocó una crisis nacional.

B2

The assassination of the politician caused a national crisis.

La policía está investigando el brutal asesinato.

B2

The police are investigating the brutal murder.

Fue condenado por intento de asesinato.

C1

He was convicted of attempted murder.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cometer un asesinato – to commit a murder
  • intento de asesinato – attempted murder
  • escena del asesinato – murder scene
  • arma del asesinato – murder weapon

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "asesinato" in Spanish:

assassination→killing→murder→

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This word has a fascinating history! It comes from the Arabic word 'ḥaššāšīn' (حشاشين), which was a name given to a secretive group in the Middle Ages. The name passed through Italian ('assassino') and French before arriving in Spanish.

First recorded: Around the 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: assassinioFrench: assassinatEnglish: assassinationPortuguese: assassinato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'asesinato', 'homicidio', and 'muerte'?

'Muerte' is the general word for 'death' from any cause (illness, accident, etc.). 'Homicidio' is the legal term for one person killing another ('homicide'). 'Asesinato' is a specific, more severe type of 'homicidio' that involves planning or cruelty ('murder/assassination'). Think of it like this: all 'asesinatos' are 'homicidios', but not all 'homicidios' are 'asesinatos'.