What is the Spanish word for "besiege"?

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

English

besiege

Spanish

sitiar

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Alternative translations of "besiege"

asediar

Examples of how to use "besiege" in Spanish

English
The army will besiege the enemy fortress.
Spanish
El ejército sitiará la fortaleza enemiga.
English
Enemy soldiers besiege the old castle.
Spanish
Los soldados enemigos sitian el castillo antiguo.
English
The army besieged the city yesterday.
Spanish
El ejército sitió la ciudad ayer.
English
Villagers are besieging the hill fortress now.
Spanish
Los aldeanos están sitiando la fortaleza en la colina ahora.
English
They have besieged the town for days.
Spanish
Han sitiado el pueblo durante días.

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