How to Say "killings" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “killings” is “homicidios” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los datos muestran que los homicidios han disminuido en la región.
The data shows that homicides have decreased in the region.
La policía está investigando tres homicidios relacionados.
The police are investigating three related killings.
Necesitamos políticas que prevengan los homicidios violentos.
We need policies that prevent violent homicides.
Gender and Plural
Since 'homicidio' is a masculine noun, its plural form 'homicidios' must always be used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., 'los homicidios', 'muchos homicidios').
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: “Hablamos del homicidio en general (if referring to multiple cases).”
Correction: Hablamos de los homicidios en general. (Use the plural when discussing the topic or statistics, not a single case.)
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