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asesino

murderous

adjective noun ah-seh-SEE-noh Rare
People & Society Crime

Origin: Arabic hashshashin ('hashish users'), referring to a medieval Assassin sect

Also means

killer (noun)

Usage Note

Asesino functions both as an adjective (mirada asesina, 'killer look') and as a noun meaning 'murderer' or 'assassin'. As a noun it has a feminine form asesina. The related verb is asesinar ('to murder') and noun asesinato ('murder'). It implies premeditation, unlike homicida which can cover unintentional killing.

Examples

"El asesino fue detenido por la policía."

Natural Translation

The murderer was arrested by the police.

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