homicidios
“homicidios” means “homicides” in Spanish (multiple acts of killing).
homicides, killings
Also: manslaughters
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Los datos muestran que los homicidios han disminuido en la región.
B2The data shows that homicides have decreased in the region.
La policía está investigando tres homicidios relacionados.
B2The police are investigating three related killings.
Necesitamos políticas que prevengan los homicidios violentos.
C1We need policies that prevent violent homicides.
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Which word is the most precise term for a premeditated killing?
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The word comes directly from the Latin *homicidium*. It is a combination of *homo* (meaning 'man' or 'human being') and the root *caedere* (meaning 'to cut' or 'to kill'). So, it literally means 'the killing of a human.'
First recorded: 13th century
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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'.