What is the Spanish word for "pillaging"?

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

English

pillaging

Spanish

saqueo

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Alternative translations of "pillaging"

expolio
despojo
rapiña
depredación

Examples of how to use "pillaging" in Spanish

English
Invaders were pillaging the small village.
Spanish
Los invasores estaban saqueando la pequeña aldea.
English
They pillage the village every summer.
Spanish
Ellos saquean la aldea cada verano.
English
Soldiers pillaged the town last year.
Spanish
Los soldados saquearon la ciudad el año pasado.
English
Thieves are pillaging the deserted camp.
Spanish
Los ladrones están saqueando el campamento abandonado.
English
Pirates have pillaged many coastal settlements.
Spanish
Los piratas han saqueado muchas localidades costeras.

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