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    Víctima (en. Victim)

    /ˈβik.ti.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has been subjected to harm, suffering, or violence.
    The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital.
    La víctima del accidente fue llevada al hospital.
    A person who is used or sacrificed in an adverse or harmful situation.
    Often, martyrs are considered victims of their faith.
    A menudo, los mártires son considerados víctimas de su fe.
    In the context of crimes, it is the person who has suffered an attack or a crime.
    The police took a statement from the victim of the robbery.
    La policía tomó declaración a la víctima del robo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'victima', referring to a sacrificed animal or a person sacrificed in a figurative sense.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a victim of
    to suffer the negative consequences of something.
    ser víctima de
    to play the victim
    to pretend to be harmed to gain sympathy or avoid blame.
    hacer de víctima
    to fall as a victim
    to suffer unexpected damage.
    caer como víctima

    Related Words

    perpetrator
    A person who commits a crime or violent act.
    perpetrador
    harm
    Harm or detriment suffered by someone.
    daño
    accused
    A person who is accused of a crime.
    acusado

    Slang Meanings

    The person who always feels mistreated.
    They always act like the victim, even though sometimes they are part of the problem.
    Siempre se comporta como la víctima, aunque a veces es parte del problema.
    Someone who seeks attention through their suffering.
    You can't always play the victim on social media.
    No puedes estar siempre de víctima en las redes sociales.