Asesinado (en. Murdered)
/a.se.siˈna.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The victim of a murder.
The murdered was a well-known businessman in the city.
El asesinado era un conocido empresario de la ciudad.
A person who was intentionally murdered.
The motives behind the journalist's murder remain unclear.
Los motivos del asesinato del periodista siguen sin aclararse.
A murder that generates a significant social or media impact.
The murder of the activist sparked protests across the country.
El asesinado del activista provocó protestas en todo el país.
Etymology
From the verb 'to murder' which comes from the Latin 'assassināre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
murdered in cold blood
Murdered in a deliberate and merciless manner.
asesinado a sangre fría
murdered in a settling of scores
Dead as a result of revenge or personal conflict.
asesinado en un ajuste de cuentas
the most famous murder victim
Refers to a murder victim who has gained notoriety.
el asesinado más famoso
Related Words
murder
The act of intentionally killing someone.
asesinato
murderer
A person who commits a murder.
asesino
death
Cessation of vital functions.
muerte
Slang Meanings
Dead
That guy is already dead, what happened was a murder.
Ese tipo ya está muerto, lo que pasó fue un asesinato.
Eliminated
They eliminated him because he knew too many secrets.
Lo eliminaron porque conocía demasiados secretos.