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violencia

violence

noun byoh-LEN-syah Less Common
People & Society Crime

Origin: From Latin violentia.

Usage Note

Violencia covers physical violence, but also institutional or structural forms: violencia de género ('gender-based violence') is a fixed phrase in Spanish public discourse. The adjective is violento/violenta. Violencia doméstica and violencia intrafamiliar (the latter more common in Latin America) both refer to domestic violence.

Examples

"La violencia en esa zona ha aumentado."

Natural Translation

Violence in that area has increased.

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