homicidio
“homicidio” means “homicide” in Spanish (The general legal term for killing a person).
homicide
Also: killing, manslaughter
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La policía investiga si fue un accidente o un caso de homicidio.
B2The police are investigating whether it was an accident or a case of homicide.
Fue declarado culpable de homicidio involuntario.
C1He was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
El índice de homicidios en la capital ha disminuido en los últimos meses.
B2The homicide rate in the capital has decreased in recent months.
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Which word is the most appropriate general term used in a formal police report to describe the killing of a person?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin term *homicidium*, which is made up of *homo* (meaning 'man' or 'person') and *caedere* (meaning 'to cut' or 'to kill'). It literally means 'the killing of a man.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin texts
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'homicidio' and 'asesinato'?
'Homicidio' is the general term for a person killing another person. 'Asesinato' (murder) is a specific type of 'homicidio' that involves aggravating factors like planning the crime beforehand (premeditation) or using cruel methods. All 'asesinatos' are 'homicidios', but not all 'homicidios' are 'asesinatos'.