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    Crímenes (en. Crimes)

    /ˈkɾi.me.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Acts that violate the law and cause harm to society.
    Violent crimes have increased in the city.
    Los crímenes violentos han aumentado en la ciudad.
    A serious crime that has severe consequences.
    Homicide is one of the most punished crimes.
    El homicidio es uno de los crímenes más castigados.
    Actions that are prosecuted by the judicial system.
    Authorities are investigating reported crimes.
    Las autoridades investigan los crímenes reportados.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'crimen', which means fault or crime.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to commit a crime
    To carry out an illegal act that is punishable by law.
    cometer un crimen
    organized crime
    A set of criminal acts coordinated by a criminal organization.
    crimen organizado
    hate crime
    Crime motivated by prejudice against a social group.
    crimen de odio

    Related Words

    offense
    Any act that violates the law.
    delito
    infraction
    A minor infraction of the law.
    falta
    criminal
    A person who commits a crime.
    criminal

    Slang Meanings

    Dirty work
    It is said that he is involved in several dirty jobs because of his crimes.
    Se dice que está metido en varias chambas negras por sus crímenes.
    Party
    The neighborhood party always ends in crimes.
    La farra del barrio siempre termina en crímenes.