Crimenes (en. Crimes)

/ˈkɾi.me.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions that violate the law and are punished by the legal system.
Crimes against humanity are especially serious.
Los crímenes contra la humanidad son especialmente graves.
Serious offenses that affect society.
Homicide is one of the most severely punished crimes.
El homicidio es uno de los crímenes más severamente castigados.
Acts that are considered morally reprehensible.
Committing crimes brings not only legal consequences but also ethical ones.
Cometer crímenes no solo trae consecuencias legales, sino también éticas.

Etymology

From Latin 'crimen,' which refers to an unlawful act.

Common Phrases and Expressions

passion crime
Crime committed out of jealousy or love.
crimen pasional
organized crime
Set of criminal activities carried out by criminal groups.
crimen organizado
hate crime
Crime motivated by prejudice towards specific traits of the victim.
crimen de odio

Related Words

offense
Action that violates the law.
delito
minor offense
Minor infringement of the legal system.
falta
criminal
Person who commits a crime or offense.
criminal

Slang Meanings

minor crime
Stealing an apple is considered a minor crime.
Robar una manzana se considera un crimen menor.
perfect crime
The thief planned his heist as a perfect crime.
El ladrón planeó su golpe como un crimen perfecto.