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How to Say "perpetrator" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “perpetrator” is “autor” — B2 level.

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autor

nounB2formal
of a crime or act
A figure in a dark cloak sneaking away from a building under the cover of night, carrying a large, bulging sack over their shoulder.

Examples

La policía busca al autor del robo.

The police are looking for the perpetrator of the robbery.

El autor del incendio fue capturado anoche.

The instigator of the fire was captured last night.

Formal Context

This meaning is almost always used in serious or official language, such as legal reports, news articles, or formal investigations.

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