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    Asesino (en. Killer)

    /ase'ɾino/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who commits murder.
    The assassin was captured by the police.
    El asesino fue capturado por la policía.
    Refers to an intentional murderer.
    He was found guilty of being a serial killer.
    Fue declarado culpable de ser un asesino en serie.
    Term used in organized crime contexts.
    The hitman was sent to eliminate his target.
    El asesino a sueldo fue enviado para eliminar a su objetivo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'asesinar', from Latin 'assassinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    serial killer
    Indicates an individual who repeatedly commits multiple murders.
    asesino en serie
    attempted murder
    Refers to an act in which an attempt is made to kill someone without success.
    intento de asesinato
    hitman
    A person who kills another in exchange for money.
    asesino a sueldo

    Related Words

    homicide
    Act of killing a person.
    homicidio
    death
    End of life.
    muerte
    victim
    A person who suffers harm or injury, especially in relation to a crime.
    victima

    Slang Meanings

    Kriminal
    That gang has a hitman who does dirty work.
    Esa banda tiene un asesino que hace trabajos sucios.
    Thug
    Don't mess with him, he's a thug who doesn't forgive.
    No te metas con él, es un matón que no perdona.