What is the Spanish word for "seizure"?

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

English

seizure

Spanish

convulsión

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Alternative translations of "seizure"

incautación
ataque
aprehensión
captura

Examples of how to use "seizure" in Spanish

English
He had an epileptic seizure.
Spanish
Tuvo una convulsión epiléptica.
English
The patient experienced a sudden seizure at night.
Spanish
El paciente experimentó una convulsión repentina durante la noche.
English
Authorities reported the seizure of illegal goods today.
Spanish
Las autoridades informaron hoy del decomiso de mercancías ilegales.
English
She described the seizure with calm, clear words.
Spanish
Ella describió la convulsión con palabras tranquilas y claras.
English
Quick action prevented further damage after the seizure.
Spanish
Una acción rápida evitó daños mayores después de la convulsión.

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