What is the Spanish word for "insurrection"?

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

English

insurrection

Spanish

insurrección

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Alternative translations of "insurrection"

sublevación
rebelión
alzamiento
revuelta

Examples of how to use "insurrection" in Spanish

English
An armed insurrection was suppressed by the army.
Spanish
Una insurrección armada fue sofocada por el ejército.
English
The government feared a sudden insurrection.
Spanish
El gobierno temía una insurrección repentina.
English
Soldiers prepared to stop the insurrection quickly.
Spanish
Los soldados se prepararon para detener la insurrección rápidamente.
English
News reports described the insurrection in detail.
Spanish
Los informes de noticias describieron la insurrección en detalle.
English
Many citizens protested against the insurrection yesterday.
Spanish
Muchos ciudadanos protestaron contra la insurrección ayer.

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An armed insurrection was suppressed by the army.

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