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homicida

murderer

noun adjective oh-mee-SEE-dah Rare

Origin: From Latin homicida, from homo ('man') + caedere ('to kill').

Also means

homicidal

Usage Note

Homicida is common gender (el/la homicida), so the same form is used for both sexes. As an adjective it means 'homicidal' (manía homicida). In legal Spanish, homicidio (manslaughter/murder) is distinguished from asesinato (premeditated murder with aggravating circumstances).

Examples

"El homicida fue detenido por la policía."

Natural Translation

The murderer was arrested by the police.

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