homicidio
/omiˈθidjo/masculine
The English word homicide is translated into Spanish as homicidio.
The term refers to the killing of one person by another.
Meaning: the killing of one person by another (noun)
Which one should you use?
While homicidio is the general legal term for the killing of a human being, asesinato is specifically used for murder involving premeditation or specific aggravating circumstances and carries a stronger connotation of intentional and premeditated killings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, homicidio is the most commonly used word for homicide.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe manslaughter or an accidental killing, use the legal term homicidio involuntario. To describe a killing committed with intent, use the term homicidio doloso.
How do you pronounce it?
/omiˈθidjo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, a homicidio can be classified as preterintencional if the intent to cause harm existed but the intent to kill did not.
- In some Latin American legal codes, homicidio is categorized by the 'degree' of kinship, such as parricidio for the killing of a parent or child.
- The root 'cidio' in homicidio appears in many other Spanish words related to killing, such as regicidio for killing a king or fratricidio for killing a brother.
Examples in context
- El padre y el hijo van a ser juzgados por homicidio calificado.The father and the son will be tried for homicide.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe being tried for homicidio.Tatoeba #1401006 by hayastan, translation #1402654 by marcelostockle
- João fue condenado por homicidio.João was sentenced for homicide.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe being sentenced for homicidio.Tatoeba #12889800 by mexicanhere, translation #8169664 by lucasmg123
- La muerte de Sami debe investigarse como homicidio.Sami's death should be viewed as a homicide.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a death being investigated as homicidio.Tatoeba #13048540 by frpzzd, translation #6574861 by OsoHombre
- El hombre fue condenado por homicidio en primer grado.The man was convicted of first-degree homicide.
- El asesinato de la víctima conmocionó a toda la ciudad.The murder of the victim shocked the entire city.
- El presidente fue víctima de un magnicidio durante su mandato.The president was a victim of assassination during his term.
- Las noticias de la muerte violenta del actor sorprendieron a todos.The news of the actor's violent death surprised everyone.
- El juez dictaminó la sentencia por homicidio en el tribunal.The judge pronounced the sentence for homicide in the courtroom.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two investigators are discussing a case at the police station.
- JavierLucía, ¿ya tienes el reporte del homicidio?Lucía, do you have the homicide report yet?
- LucíaSí, Javier, el informe está casi listo.Yes, Javier, the report is almost ready.
- JavierNecesitamos saber si fue un homicidio accidental.We need to know if it was an accidental homicide.
- LucíaEl forense todavía está analizando las pruebas.The forensic examiner is still analyzing the evidence.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “homicide” translations and entries homicidio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
