el asesino
/el asesino/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the killer" is translated into Spanish as el asesino.
What does it mean word for word?
The word asesino comes from the verb asesinar, which means "to murder".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to la asesina when referring to a female killer. If you are referring to a group consisting only of female killers, use the plural form las asesinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/el asesino/
Did you know?
- In colloquial Spanish, calling someone un asesino can be used hyperbolically to describe someone who is incredibly talented or 'kills it' at a skill.
- The word asesino has a fascinating and dark connection to the Middle East, as it likely derives from the Arabic word for 'hashish users'.
- In Spanish legal contexts, a distinction is often made between asesino for premeditated murder and homicida for general killing.
Examples in context
- ¿Quién es el asesino?Who's the killer?This sentence is useful for asking for the identity of el asesino.Tatoeba #9985351 by Shishir, translation #11712068 by Luornu
- El asesino murió junto a su víctima.The killer died along with his victim.This sentence describes how el asesino died.Tatoeba #1429272 by Shishir, translation #10367254 by DJ_Saidez
- El asesino fue condenado a cadena perpetua.The killer was sentenced to life in prison.This sentence describes the legal sentencing of el asesino.Tatoeba #3223476 by cueyayotl, translation #9483458 by DJ_Saidez
- La policía está buscando al asesino en serie.The police are searching for the serial killer.
- El juez condenó al homicida a cadena perpetua.The judge sentenced the killer to life imprisonment.
- No te metas con ese malandro. Podría ser el asesino.Don't mess with that criminal. He could be the killer.
- El sicario fue contratado para eliminar al objetivo.The hitman was hired to eliminate the target.
- ¡Ese chorro es un verdadero asesino, debemos tener cuidado!That thief is a real killer. We must be careful!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are watching a true crime documentary on TV.
- MaríaEl asesino es muy inteligente.The killer is very intelligent.
- MateoSí, María, es muy peligroso.Yes, María, he is very dangerous.
- MaríaEspero que atrapen al asesino pronto.I hope they catch the killer soon.
- MateoLa policía está buscando al asesino ahora.The police are looking for the killer now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries asesino, el, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
