Víctima (en. Victim)

/ˈbik.ti.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who has suffered an injustice or harm.
The victim of an accident was taken to the hospital.
La víctima de un accidente fue trasladada al hospital.
Person who has been attacked or who suffers violence.
The police found the victim of the assault in the street.
La policía encontró a la víctima del asalto en la calle.
Person who is deceived or manipulated.
Don't be a victim of his manipulation.
No seas víctima de su manipulación.

Etymology

From Latin 'victima', which refers to a being sacrificed or one who suffers.

Common Phrases and Expressions

victim of society
Person who suffers the consequences of social problems.
victima de la sociedad
not to be a victim
Not allowing oneself to be affected or manipulated by adverse situations.
no ser una victima
favorable victim
Person especially vulnerable to suffering harm.
victima propicia

Related Words

victimization
Process of becoming a victim.
victimización
perpetrator
Person who causes harm to the victim.
victimario
victimological
Related to the victim.
victimal

Slang Meanings

Victim of love
María always says she is a victim of love when her boyfriend leaves her.
María siempre dice que es una víctima del amor cuando sunovio la deja.
Collateral victim
In a neighborhood fight, sometimes there are collateral victims who have nothing to do with it.
En una pelea de barrio, a veces hay víctimas colaterales que no tienen nada que ver.