What is the Spanish word for "murder"?

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

English

murder

Spanish

asesinato

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Alternative translations of "murder"

homicidio
asesinar

Examples of how to use "murder" in Spanish

English
The police are investigating a brutal murder.
Spanish
La policía está investigando un asesinato brutal.
English
The detective investigated the murder last night.
Spanish
El detective investigó el asesinato anoche.
English
Newspapers reported a murder near the river.
Spanish
Los periódicos informaron sobre un asesinato cerca del río.
English
She read a book about a murder mystery.
Spanish
Ella leyó un libro sobre un misterio de asesinato.
English
They discussed the murder case in class.
Spanish
Discutieron el caso de asesinato en clase.

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