asesinos
/ah-seh-SEE-nohs/
murderers
As a plural noun, 'asesinos' translates to 'murderers'—people who commit homicide.
asesinos(noun)
murderers
?people who commit homicide
,killers
?general term for those who kill
assassins
?people hired to kill others
📝 In Action
La policía capturó a los asesinos después de dos meses.
B1The police captured the murderers after two months.
Los asesinos huyeron sin dejar rastro.
B2The killers fled without leaving a trace.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural and Gender
This word is the masculine plural form, meaning 'more than one male killer.' If you are referring to female killers, you would use 'asesinas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Root Word
Remember the singular form is 'asesino.' The plural form 'asesinos' is formed by simply adding an 's' to the end.
When used as an adjective, 'asesinos' (murderous) describes an intense and malicious intent or look.
asesinos(adjective)
murderous
?describing an intent or look
,deadly
?describing a weapon or danger
lethal
?describing something fatal
📝 In Action
El boxeador tenía unos puños asesinos.
C1The boxer had deadly fists.
Me miró con ojos asesinos después de que rompí su plato favorito.
C1He looked at me with murderous eyes after I broke his favorite plate.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
When used as an adjective, 'asesinos' must match the noun it describes. It is masculine plural, so it modifies masculine plural nouns (e.g., 'puños asesinos').
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
In this context, 'asesinos' often means 'extremely powerful,' 'intense,' or 'dangerous' rather than literally 'someone who kills.' It adds dramatic flair.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: asesinos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'asesinos' as an adjective?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'asesinos' and 'asesinato'?
'Asesinos' (plural noun) refers to the people who commit the crime ('the murderers'). 'Asesinato' (singular noun) refers to the crime itself ('the murder').
How do I use the feminine plural form?
If you are talking about groups of female murderers, you must use 'asesinas.' If the group is mixed (male and female), Spanish defaults to the masculine plural form, 'asesinos.'