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homicida

oh-mee-SEE-dahomiˈθiða

“homicida” means “murderer” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

murderer

Also: killer
Nounm or fB2
A shadowy figure in a dark cloak standing alone in a misty alleyway.

📝 In Action

La policía arrestó al homicida anoche.

B1

The police arrested the murderer last night.

Ella fue identificada como la homicida.

B2

She was identified as the killer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asesino (assassin/murderer)
  • matador (killer)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • homicida confeso – confessed killer
  • presunto homicida – alleged murderer

murderous

Also: lethal
Adjectivem or fC1formal
A sharp, jagged lightning bolt striking a dark, heavy storm cloud.

📝 In Action

Encontraron el arma homicida en el jardín.

B2

They found the murder weapon in the garden.

Tenía una mirada homicida.

C1

He had a murderous look in his eyes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • arma homicida – murder weapon
  • intención homicida – murderous intent

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "homicida" in Spanish:

killer→lethal→murderer→murderous→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: homicida

Question 1 of 1

If you are talking about a male murderer, which is correct?

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From the Latin 'homicīda', combining 'homo' (man/human) and 'caedere' (to cut or kill).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: homicideFrench: homicide

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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'.