What is the Spanish word for "kidnap"?

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

English

kidnap

Spanish

secuestrar

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Examples of how to use "kidnap" in Spanish

English
The criminals planned to kidnap the rich man.
Spanish
Los criminales planearon secuestrar al hombre rico.
English
They kidnap animals from the farm.
Spanish
Ellos secuestran animales de la granja.
English
The gang kidnapped the courier yesterday.
Spanish
La banda secuestró al mensajero ayer.
English
Watch out, someone is kidnapping that child!
Spanish
¡Cuidado, alguien está secuestrando a ese niño!
English
She has never kidnapped anyone before.
Spanish
Ella nunca ha secuestrado a nadie antes.

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