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asesinatos

ah-seh-see-NAH-tohs

NounmB2

murders?plural form of intentional killing

Also:assassinations?politically motivated killings,homicides (intentional)?legal term

📝 In Action

La policía investiga una serie de asesinatos en la zona norte de la ciudad.

The police are investigating a series of murders in the north area of the city.

Las estadísticas muestran un descenso en los asesinatos durante el último trimestre.

The statistics show a decrease in homicides during the last quarter.

Los periódicos solo hablaban de los asesinatos políticos ocurridos la semana pasada.

The newspapers only talked about the political assassinations that occurred last week.

Word Connections

Synonyms

homicidios (homicides)
crímenes (crimes)

Antonyms

salvaciones (salvations)

Common Collocations

ola de asesinatos – wave of murders
tasa de asesinatos – murder rate

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Nouns

Since 'asesinatos' ends in a vowel ('o'), the plural is formed by adding '-s'. The singular form, used for one event, is 'asesinato'.

Masculine Gender

This word is masculine, so it uses masculine articles and adjectives: 'los asesinatos' (the murders), 'varios asesinatos' (several murders).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up Singular and Plural

Mistake: "Hubo mucho asesinato ayer."

Correction: Hubo muchos asesinatos ayer. (Use the plural form when referring to multiple acts.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

While often interchangeable with 'homicidios' in general conversation, 'asesinatos' specifically emphasizes the premeditated, intentional nature of the killing.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: asesinatos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'asesinatos'?

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Word Family

asesinato(murder, assassination (singular)) - noun

asesinar(to murder, to assassinate) - verb

asesino(murderer, assassin) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'asesinatos' and 'homicidios'?

'Asesinatos' (murders) specifically refers to intentional killings, often implying premeditation or malice. 'Homicidios' (homicides) is a broader, more legal term that includes all unlawful killings, including non-intentional ones like manslaughter (though context usually clarifies).

How do I use the singular form of this word?

The singular form is 'asesinato'. If you are talking about one event, you would say 'un asesinato' (a murder). If you are talking about several, you use 'asesinatos'.