How to Say "victims" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “victims” is “víctimas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las inundaciones dejaron cientos de víctimas sin hogar.
The floods left hundreds of victims homeless.
Es importante proteger los derechos de las víctimas del crimen.
It is important to protect the rights of crime victims.
Las autoridades prometieron ayuda inmediata a todas las víctimas.
The authorities promised immediate help to all the victims.
Always Feminine
Even if the group of victims includes only men, the word 'víctimas' (and its singular 'víctima') is always grammatically feminine. Use 'las' (the) and feminine adjectives: 'las pobres víctimas'.
Using Masculine Articles
Mistake: “Los víctimas”
Correction: Las víctimas. Remember that 'víctima' is always a feminine word, regardless of the person's gender.
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