Asaltado (en. Robbed)

/asaˈltado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone who has suffered an assault.
The assaulted man was in shock.
El hombre asaltado estaba en estado de shock.
Reference to a property or place that has been assaulted.
The assaulted store closed temporarily.
La tienda asaltada cerró temporalmente.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'asaltar', which comes from the Latin 'assaltare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overwhelmed by debts
situation in which a person has many debts.
asaltado por las deudas
assaulted in broad daylight
to be a victim of an assault in a public space.
asaltado en plena calle

Related Words

assault
action of assaulting.
asalto
assailant
person who carries out an assault.
asaltante
victim
person who suffers the harm of a crime.
victima

Slang Meanings

To be in financial trouble.
He is overwhelmed because he cannot pay his debts.
Está asaltado porque no puede pagar sus deudas.
To feel overwhelmed by multiple problems.
I feel overwhelmed by all the tasks I have to do.
Me siento asaltado por todas las tareas que tengo que hacer.