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homicidios

oh-mee-SEE-dee-ohs

NounmB2
homicides?multiple acts of killing,killings?general term for unlawful deaths
Also:manslaughters?legal context (less common than 'homicides')

📝 In Action

Los datos muestran que los homicidios han disminuido en la región.

B2

The data shows that homicides have decreased in the region.

La policía está investigando tres homicidios relacionados.

B2

The police are investigating three related killings.

Necesitamos políticas que prevengan los homicidios violentos.

C1

We need policies that prevent violent homicides.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asesinatos (murders (implies premeditation))
  • matanzas (slaughterings / mass killings)

Common Collocations

  • tasa de homicidios – homicide rate
  • homicidios dolosos – intentional homicides

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Plural

Since 'homicidio' is a masculine noun, its plural form 'homicidios' must always be used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los homicidios', 'muchos homicidios').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Singular and Plural

Mistake: "Hablamos del homicidio en general (if referring to multiple cases)."

Correction: Hablamos de los homicidios en general. (Use the plural when discussing the topic or statistics, not a single case.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This word is formal and usually found in official reports, legal documents, or serious news. For everyday conversation about a single, specific killing, speakers might use a simpler word like 'muerte' (death) or 'el crimen' (the crime).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: homicidios

Question 1 of 1

Which word is the most precise term for a premeditated killing?

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Word Family

homicidio(homicide (singular)) - noun
homicida(killer / homicidal (person or adjective)) - noun/adjective
matar(to kill) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'homicidio' and 'asesinato'?

'Homicidio' is the general term for the act of one person killing another. 'Asesinato' (murder) is a specific type of 'homicidio' that involves aggravating circumstances, like planning, cruelty, or killing for money. All 'asesinatos' are 'homicidios,' but not all 'homicidios' are 'asesinatos'.