Víctimas (en. Victims)

/ˈ Viktimas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who suffers harm or grievance.
The victims of the accident were taken to the hospital.
Las víctimas del accidente fueron trasladadas al hospital.
A person who has been sacrificed or mistreated.
The victims of the war deserve our support.
Las víctimas de la guerra merecen nuestro apoyo.
An individual who suffers in an unfavorable situation, often involuntarily.
She feels like a victim of circumstances.
Ella se siente una víctima de las circunstancias.

Etymology

From Latin 'victima', meaning ‘sacrifice’ or ‘offering’.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a victim of something
to suffer the negative consequences of an action or situation.
ser víctima de algo
to play the victim
to pretend to be wronged or helpless in order to gain support or compassion.
hacer de víctima

Related Words

perpetrator
A person who commits a crime or grievance against someone.
perpetrador
witness
A person who observes an event and can testify to it.
testigo
justice
A moral principle that seeks fairness and proper treatment towards people.
justicia

Slang Meanings

Crossed
That guy feels so crossed after the scam.
Ese tipo se siente tan crossed después de la estafa.
Fifty shades
Sometimes I feel like I have my own fifty shades, always as a victim.
A veces siento que tengo mis propias cincuenta sombras, siempre de víctima.