What is the Spanish word for "prosecute"?

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

English

prosecute

Spanish

procesar

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Alternative translations of "prosecute"

enjuiciar
perseguir

Examples of how to use "prosecute" in Spanish

English
The state will prosecute the suspect.
Spanish
El estado procesará al sospechoso.
English
They prosecute fraud cases every year.
Spanish
Ellos procesan casos de fraude cada año.
English
The state prosecuted him last month.
Spanish
El estado lo procesó el mes pasado.
English
The attorney is prosecuting the case.
Spanish
El abogado está procesando el caso.
English
They have prosecuted several white-collar criminals.
Spanish
Han procesado a varios criminales de cuello blanco.

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