What is the Spanish word for "plundering"?

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

English

plundering

Spanish

saqueo

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Alternative translations of "plundering"

expolio
despojo
pillaje
rapiña

Examples of how to use "plundering" in Spanish

English
The pirates were plundering the coastal town.
Spanish
Los piratas estaban saqueando la ciudad costera.
English
They plunder the village every summer.
Spanish
Ellos saquean la aldea cada verano.
English
The soldiers plundered the old town.
Spanish
Los soldados saquearon el casco antiguo.
English
Thieves are plundering the market now.
Spanish
Los ladrones están saqueando el mercado ahora.
English
We have plundered too many resources.
Spanish
Hemos saqueado demasiados recursos.

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The pirates were plundering the coastal town.

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