What is the Spanish word for "assault"?

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

English

assault

Spanish

asalto

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Alternative translations of "assault"

ataque
agresión
embestida
ofensiva

Examples of how to use "assault" in Spanish

English
He was arrested for a serious assault.
Spanish
Fue arrestado por un asalto grave.
English
He reported the assault to the police.
Spanish
Él reportó el asalto a la policía.
English
The soldier prepared for a night assault.
Spanish
El soldado se preparó para un asalto nocturno.
English
They trained for a possible cyber assault.
Spanish
Entrenaron para un posible ataque cibernético.
English
Her book describes the emotional aftermath of assault.
Spanish
Su libro describe las secuelas emocionales del asalto.

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