Asesinos (en. Murderers)

/a.se.si.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who commit a murder.
The police arrested several serial killers.
La policía arrestó a varios asesinos en serie.
People who have a motivation or cause for killing.
Hitmen work for criminal organizations.
Los asesinos a sueldo trabajan para organizaciones criminales.
Someone who acts with premeditation and advantage when killing.
The trial focused on the intention of the killer.
El juicio se centró en la intención del asesino.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'to assassinate', which comes from the Hispanic Arabic 'āsīna', meaning 'to kill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hunt for assassins
Operative or activity aimed at capturing those who commit murders.
caza de asesinos
network of assassins
Organized group of people who carry out murders jointly.
red de asesinos
serial killers
Individuals who kill several people on different occasions.
asesinos en serie

Related Words

murder
Act of killing a person with premeditation.
asesinato
homicide
Death of a person caused by another, without the need for premeditation.
homicidio
crime
Act that is against the law and morality.
crimen

Slang Meanings

People who kill without compassion.
That group is known for their cruel methods; they are a bunch of assassins.
Ese grupo es conocido por sus métodos crueles, son unos asesinos.
Professional hitmen.
That assassin took care of eliminating his target for a good price.
Aquel asesino se encargó de eliminar a su objetivo por un buen precio.