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How to Say "rape" in Spanish

The Spanish word forrapeis violaciónB2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounB2
sexual assault
A thick, heavy metal chain being broken into two pieces, symbolizing a severe violation and the breaking of trust or safety.

Examples

La policía ha abierto una investigación sobre la violación.

The police have opened an investigation into the sexual assault (rape).

Es esencial crear conciencia para prevenir la violación de mujeres y niñas.

It is essential to raise awareness to prevent the rape of women and girls.

A Feminine Noun

Since 'violación' ends in '-ción', it is always a feminine noun. You must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la violación'.

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