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    Homicidio (en. Homicide)

    /omi'siðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of causing the death of a human being.
    Homicide is a serious crime, carrying severe penalties.
    El homicidio es un delito grave, conlleva penas severas.
    The act of killing someone intentionally.
    Premeditated homicide is punished more harshly than involuntary homicide.
    El homicidio premeditado es castigado con más dureza que el homicidio involuntario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'homicidium', which comes from 'homo' (man) and 'caedere' (to kill).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intentional homicide
    Homicide committed with the intention to kill.
    homicidio doloso
    involuntary homicide
    Causing death without intending to do so.
    homicidio involuntario
    simple homicide
    Homicide without aggravating factors.
    homicidio simple

    Related Words

    murder
    Violent death of a person, generally planned.
    asesinato
    death
    Ceasing of vital functions in a living being.
    muerte
    crime
    Act that contravenes criminal laws.
    crimen

    Slang Meanings

    Trouble
    That issue became a mess, with a homicide in the middle.
    Ese asunto se convirtió en un lío, con un homicidio en medio.
    Messed up
    He was found messed up for a homicide he didn't commit.
    Lo encontraron fregado por un homicidio que no cometió.