homicida
/oh-mee-SEE-dah/
murderer
A person represented as a mysterious figure, illustrating the noun 'homicida' (murderer).
homicida(noun)
murderer
?a person who kills another
killer
?more general term for someone who takes a life
📝 In Action
La policía arrestó al homicida anoche.
B1The police arrested the murderer last night.
Ella fue identificada como la homicida.
B2She was identified as the killer.
💡 Grammar Points
One Ending for Everyone
This word always ends in -a, regardless of whether you are talking about a man or a woman. Use 'el homicida' for a man and 'la homicida' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'Homicido'
Mistake: "Calling a male killer 'un homicido'."
Correction: Always use 'homicida'. 'Homicidio' is the name of the crime itself (murder), not the person who did it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal vs. Casual
'Homicida' is slightly more formal or legal than 'asesino'. You'll see it more in newspapers than in casual conversation.
A dangerous storm representing the adjective 'homicida' (murderous), describing a threatening nature.
📝 In Action
Encontraron el arma homicida en el jardín.
B2They found the murder weapon in the garden.
Tenía una mirada homicida.
C1He had a murderous look in his eyes.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Even as an adjective, it ends in -a for both masculine and feminine nouns. Example: 'el ataque homicida' and 'la bala homicida'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: homicida
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about a male murderer, which is correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'homicida' and 'asesino'?
'Asesino' is the general word for 'murderer.' 'Homicida' is more clinical or legal, similar to the difference between 'killer' and 'homicide perpetrator' in English.
Does 'homicida' change to 'homicidas' in the plural?
Yes! If there is more than one, you say 'los homicidas' or 'las homicidas'.