extradición

eks-tra-dee-SYON/ekstɾaðiˈθjon/

“extradición” means “extradition” in Spanish (legal handing over of a person).

extradition

Also: handover

NounfB2formal

Muchos países tienen tratados de extradición para combatir el crimen.

Many countries have extradition treaties to fight crime.

El juez aprobó la extradición del prisionero a su país de origen.

The judge approved the prisoner's extradition to his country of origin.

Existen complejidades legales que pueden retrasar el proceso de extradición.

There are legal complexities that can delay the extradition process.

Words that translate to "extradición" in Spanish:

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is the correct plural form?

👥 Word Family▼

extraditar(to extradite) — Verb

extraditable(extraditable) — Adjective

extraditado(the person who has been extradited) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

acciónnacióncanción

📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'traditio' (a handing over or delivery).

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: extraditionItalian: estradizione

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Does 'extradición' always have an accent?

Only in the singular form. When you make it plural ('extradiciones'), the accent mark is removed.

What is the difference between 'extradición' and 'asilo'?

They are opposites. 'Extradición' is handing someone over to another country's law, while 'asilo' (asylum) is protecting them from it.

Is it used outside of law?

Hardly ever. It is almost exclusively a legal and political term used in news and official documents.