agresión con agravantes
/aɡɾesjon kon aɡɾabantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "aggravated assault" is translated into Spanish as agresión con agravantes.
This phrase describes a violent crime involving an attack on another person that includes specific factors making the offense more serious.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of agresión (assault), con (with) and agravantes (aggravating factors/circumstances).
Did you know?
- The root of agresión traces back to the Latin verb aggredior, which literally means 'to step towards' or 'to approach'.
- The Spanish word agravante is closely related to grave, which describes something serious or heavy, mirroring how a crime becomes 'heavier' for the court.
- While agresión is used for legal charges, in everyday conversation a physical fight is often called una pelea, as agresión sounds like a formal police report.
Examples in context
- El acusado enfrenta cargos de agresión con agravantes.The accused faces charges of aggravated assault.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing a news report about a crime.
- LucíaMateo, ¿viste que el hombre cometió agresión con agravantes?Mateo, did you see that the man committed aggravated assault?
- MateoSí, Lucía, usó un arma durante el ataque.Yes, Lucía, he used a weapon during the attack.
- LucíaPor eso lo calificaron como agresión con agravantes.That is why they classified it as aggravated assault.
- MateoEspero que reciba el castigo adecuado.I hope he receives the appropriate punishment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agresión, con, CC BY-SA 4.0.
