suicidio
“suicidio” means “suicide” in Spanish (the act of intentionally ending one's own life).
suicide
Also: self-destruction
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La prevención del suicidio es una prioridad de salud pública.
B2Suicide prevention is a public health priority.
Habló abiertamente sobre su intento de suicidio hace diez años.
C1He spoke openly about his suicide attempt ten years ago.
El informe detalló un aumento en la tasa de suicidio juvenil.
B2The report detailed an increase in the youth suicide rate.
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Which word is the verb form used to describe the action of taking one's own life?
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This word is a modern construction, coined in the 17th century, combining two Latin roots: *sui* (meaning 'of oneself' or 'self') and *caedere* (meaning 'to kill'). It literally means 'self-killing.'
First recorded: 17th century (in its modern form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most respectful way to refer to the person who attempts or completes the act?
While the noun for the person is 'suicida', in conversation, it is often preferred to use descriptive phrases like 'la persona que se quitó la vida' (the person who took their life) or 'la persona con pensamientos suicidas' (the person with suicidal thoughts), focusing on the individual rather than just the act.