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How to Say "sequestering" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsequesteringis secuestroC1 level.

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nounC1formal
setting aside assets, often by court order
A uniformed authority figure is placing a large metal chain and padlock around a wooden storage chest, symbolizing the official seizure of property.

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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