secuestrado
“secuestrado” means “kidnapped” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
kidnapped
Also: hijacked, seized
📝 In Action
El avión secuestrado aterrizó en el aeropuerto de emergencia.
B1The hijacked plane landed at the emergency airport.
Las joyas secuestradas por la policía fueron devueltas al dueño.
B2The jewels seized by the police were returned to the owner.
hostage
Also: kidnapped person
📝 In Action
El secuestrado fue encontrado sano y salvo por la policía.
B2The kidnapped person was found safe and sound by the police.
Negociaron la liberación de los secuestrados durante horas.
C1They negotiated the release of the hostages for hours.
kidnapped
📝 In Action
El grupo ha secuestrado varios documentos clasificados.
A2The group has seized several classified documents.
Ellos habían secuestrado el barco antes de la tormenta.
B1They had hijacked the ship before the storm.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "secuestrado" in Spanish:
hijacked→hostage→kidnapped→kidnapped person→seized→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: secuestrado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'secuestrado' as an adjective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'sequestrare,' meaning 'to set apart' or 'to put in custody.' The modern sense of illegal abduction developed later.
First recorded: 15th century (Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'secuestrado' and 'secuestro'?
'Secuestrado' is the person who was taken (the victim) or the description of being taken (adjective). 'Secuestro' is the action itself—the kidnapping or seizure.
Does 'secuestrado' only mean 'kidnapped'?
No. While 'kidnapped' is the primary meaning for people, it can also mean 'hijacked' (for a vehicle) or 'seized' (for assets or property, often in a legal context, like a court seizing funds).