Also means
assault
Usage Note
Atentado specifically denotes a violent or terrorist attack rather than a casual assault; an unprovoked street assault is more likely agresión. The phrase atentado terrorista is the standard collocation in news reporting. The verb form atentar contra means 'to make an attempt on' (someone's life or a right).
Examples
"El atentado ocurrió en el centro."
Natural Translation
The attack occurred in the city centre.

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