suicidio
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📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Article
Like many abstract nouns in Spanish, 'suicidio' often uses the article 'el' when referring to the concept generally: 'El suicidio es un problema global.' (Suicide is a global problem.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Sensitive Language
Because this is a sensitive topic, many prefer to use related verb phrases like 'quitarse la vida' (to take one's life) or 'fallecer por suicidio' (to die by suicide) when speaking about individuals, as these are often considered more respectful than using the noun directly.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: suicidio
Question 1 of 1
Which word is the verb form used to describe the action of taking one's own life?
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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.