What is the Spanish word for "attack"?

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

English

attack

Spanish

ataque

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Alternative translations of "attack"

atacar

Examples of how to use "attack" in Spanish

English
The village was under a surprise attack.
Spanish
El pueblo fue atacado de sorpresa.
English
The city prepared for a possible attack.
Spanish
La ciudad se preparó para un posible ataque.
English
She survived an attack last winter.
Spanish
Ella sobrevivió a un ataque el invierno pasado.
English
We reported the attack to police.
Spanish
Reportamos el ataque a la policía.
English
The sudden attack surprised the soldiers.
Spanish
El ataque repentino sorprendió a los soldados.

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