How to Say "sexual assault" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sexual assault” is “violación” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
legal term

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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