What is the Spanish word for "confiscate"?

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

English

confiscate

Spanish

confiscar

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Alternative translations of "confiscate"

decomisar
expropiar

Examples of how to use "confiscate" in Spanish

English
The authorities will confiscate all illegal goods.
Spanish
Las autoridades confiscarán todas las mercancías ilegales.
English
Officers confiscate the illegal phone now.
Spanish
Los oficiales confiscan el teléfono ilegal ahora.
English
They confiscated the drugs yesterday after school.
Spanish
Confiscaron las drogas ayer después de clases.
English
The guard is confiscating the contraband items.
Spanish
El guardia está confiscando los artículos de contrabando.
English
Authorities have confiscated several counterfeit goods.
Spanish
Las autoridades han confiscado varios productos falsificados.

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