Translation of Spanish word "crimen" to English
crimen
/kɾiˈmen/
Meaning
NounAn act or omission that constitutes a breach of law.
How to use
Crimen ('crime / murder') is masculine (plural: crímenes, adds accent mark). Generally used for serious crimes or homicide; lesser offenses are delito.
🇬🇧 English
crime
Example
El crimen fue cometido en la noche del 15 de agosto.
The crime was committed on the night of August 15th.
La policía investiga el crimen y busca a los culpables.
The police are investigating the crime and looking for the culprits.
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- escena del crimen— crime scene
- crimen de guerra— war crime
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The Spanish word "crimen" means "crime" in English.
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