How to Say "confiscation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “confiscation” is “secuestro” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
Examples
El juez dictaminó el secuestro de las cuentas bancarias del sospechoso.
The judge ordered the seizure of the suspect's bank accounts.
La policía realizó el secuestro de la droga y las armas encontradas en el almacén.
The police carried out the confiscation of the drugs and weapons found in the warehouse.
Legal Language
In legal contexts, 'secuestro' means taking control of property, not people. It's almost always followed by 'de' (of) to specify the items being taken.
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