What is the Spanish word for "ambush"?

Learn how to say "ambush" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ambush

Spanish

emboscada

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Examples of how to use "ambush" in Spanish

English
The soldiers walked into a deadly ambush.
Spanish
Los soldados caminaron hacia una emboscada mortal.
English
They planned an ambush near the river.
Spanish
Planeaban una emboscada cerca del río.
English
The hikers walked into an ambush unexpectedly.
Spanish
Los excursionistas cayeron en una emboscada inesperadamente.
English
Soldiers prepared the camp for an ambush.
Spanish
Los soldados prepararon el campamento para una emboscada.
English
She feared an ambush around the corner.
Spanish
Temía una emboscada a la vuelta de la esquina.

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