What is the Spanish word for "assassination"?

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

English

assassination

Spanish

asesinato

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Examples of how to use "assassination" in Spanish

English
The assassination of the leader caused chaos.
Spanish
El asesinato del líder causó caos.
English
The newspaper reported the politician's assassination.
Spanish
El periódico informó sobre el asesinato del político.
English
Many historians study the assassination's causes carefully.
Spanish
Muchos historiadores estudian cuidadosamente las causas del asesinato.
English
They feared another assassination during the protest.
Spanish
Temían otro asesinato durante la protesta.
English
News of the assassination shocked the entire nation.
Spanish
La noticia del asesinato conmocionó a toda la nación.

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