redada
“redada” means “raid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
raid
Also: roundup, sweep
📝 In Action
La policía hizo una redada en el almacén anoche.
A2The police carried out a raid on the warehouse last night.
Hubo una redada masiva contra el tráfico de drogas.
B1There was a massive raid against drug trafficking.
Muchos sospechosos escaparon antes de la redada.
B2Many suspects escaped before the roundup.
haul
Also: catch
📝 In Action
Los pescadores regresaron con una gran redada de sardinas.
C1The fishermen returned with a large haul of sardines.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: redada
Question 1 of 3
What is the most common verb used with 'redada' to say 'to carry out a raid'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'red' (meaning 'net'), which comes from the Latin 'rete'. The suffix '-ada' is used here to indicate the result of an action or the contents of something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'redada' used for digital hacking?
Not usually. For a digital attack, we use 'ataque' or 'hackeo'. 'Redada' almost always refers to a physical operation by police.
Is it always a bad thing?
Since it involves being caught by authorities or nets, it usually has a negative or serious connotation for those being caught.
Can I use 'raideo' instead?
No, 'raideo' is 'Spanglish'. While some gamers use it, in proper Spanish, 'redada' is the correct term.