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    Asalto (en. Assault)

    /aˈsalto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of attacking a person or place with the intention to steal or cause harm.
    The assault on the store left everyone very frightened.
    El asalto a la tienda dejó a todos muy asustados.
    Action of breaking into a place with force and violence.
    The assault in the house was reported to the police.
    El asalto en la casa fue reportado a la policía.
    Rapid and violent intervention to achieve something.
    The friends made an assault on the fridge after the party.
    Los amigos realizaron un asalto a la nevera después de la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'assaltus', which means 'attack' or 'assault'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    armed robbery
    Violent attack carried out with a weapon.
    asalto a mano armada
    to carry out an assault
    To carry out a surprise or violent attack.
    dar un asalto
    sexual assault
    Sexual aggression committed by force.
    asalto sexual

    Related Words

    assailant
    Person who carries out an assault.
    asaltante
    to assault
    To carry out an assault.
    asaltear

    Slang Meanings

    Illegal assault on a house or business.
    The gang planned an assault tonight.
    La pandilla planeaba un asalto esta noche.
    Rapid and surprising intervention in a specific place.
    They crashed the party, and everyone was surprised.
    Hicieron un asalto a la fiesta, y todos quedaron sorprendidos.