el asesino
killer · murderer · murderous
Persona que quita la vida a otra de manera intencional.
Definition & meaning
The word asesino refers to a person who intentionally kills another human being; a murderer or killer.
Beyond its literal meaning, it can also be used in the following ways:
- Adjective: It describes something that causes death or is extremely dangerous or harmful (e.g., una enfermedad asesina - a deadly disease).
- Figurative: It can describe something that is extremely exhausting, difficult, or intense (e.g., un horario asesino - a killing or grueling schedule).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun. When referring to a female, the form is asesina . As an adjective, it changes according to the gender and number of the noun it modifies.
- Origin: The word comes from the Arabic hashshashin, which refers to the members of a historical Nizari Ismaili sect known for targeted killings. It entered Spanish through the term asesinar .
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
El asesino fue capturado por la policía.noun
The killer was captured by the police.
El asesino siempre huía de la policía.noun
The killer always fled from the police.
El asesino dejó pruebas en la escena del crimen.noun
The killer left evidence at the crime scene.
El asesino ya fue capturado.noun
The killer has already been captured.
El asesino intenta escapar.noun
The killer tries to escape.
El asesino confesó su crimen ante el juez.noun
The murderer confessed his crime before the judge.
Esa sonrisa asesina me hizo dudar de sus intenciones.adjective
That killer smile made me doubt his intentions.
Sus miradas fueron tan asesinas que todos tuvieron miedo.adjective
Their looks were so murderous that everyone was afraid.
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