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    Allanamiento (en. Breaking and entering)

    /aʎaˈna.miento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of forcibly entering a place without consent.
    Home invasion is a crime punishable by law.
    El allanamiento de morada es un delito penado por la ley.
    Police operation where access is gained to a location, usually seeking evidence or detainees.
    The police carried out a break-in at the suspect's house.
    La policía llevó a cabo un allanamiento en la casa del sospechoso.
    Incursion into a place by an authority without the consent of the occupant.
    The break-in of the building was carried out after obtaining a court order.
    El allanamiento del edificio se realizó tras obtener una orden judicial.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'break in', which comes from Latin 'adlanare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    home invasion
    Action of entering someone else's home without permission.
    allanamiento de morada
    clear the way
    To facilitate or ensure the transit or achievement of something.
    allanar el camino

    Related Words

    to break in
    To remove obstacles or difficulties.
    allanar
    intrusion
    To enter suddenly or violently into a place.
    irrupción

    Slang Meanings

    To enter 'with intent'
    They said they were going to 'enter with intent' to the establishment.
    Dijeron que iban a 'entrar con ganas' al local.
    Armed robbery
    That type of break-in is what is known as 'armed robbery'.
    Ese tipo de allanamiento es lo que se conoce como 'robo a mano armada'.