secuestrador
“secuestrador” means “kidnapper” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
kidnapper
Also: hijacker, abductor
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La policía identificó al secuestrador gracias a las cámaras.
B1The police identified the kidnapper thanks to the cameras.
El secuestrador pidió un rescate millonario.
B2The kidnapper asked for a million-dollar ransom.
Las autoridades negociaron con el secuestrador del avión durante horas.
C1The authorities negotiated with the plane hijacker for hours.
kidnapping
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El grupo secuestrador huyó hacia las montañas.
C1The kidnapping group fled toward the mountains.
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Quick Quiz: secuestrador
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Which of these people is a 'secuestrador'?
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From the Latin word 'sequestrare', which originally meant to give something to a third party for safekeeping during a dispute.
First recorded: 17th century (in its modern criminal sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the feminine form of secuestrador?
The feminine form is 'secuestradora'.
How is it different from 'raptor'?
'Secuestrador' is more common in modern crime contexts, especially when money (ransom) is involved. 'Raptor' can sound more literary or formal.
Does it apply to hijacking a car?
Yes, it can be used for carjacking, though 'secuestrador' usually implies the person is taken along with the vehicle.