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víctima

victim

noun BEEK-tee-mah Common

Usage Note

Víctima is always feminine grammatically, even when referring to a man — él es una víctima is correct, not un víctimo. This is a classic gender trap for learners. It can refer to victims of crime, disaster, or injustice. The adjective victimista (self-pitying) is derived from it.

Examples

"La víctima recibió ayuda inmediata."

Natural Translation

The victim received immediate help.

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