What does "represalia" mean in English?

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Spanish

represalia

English

reprisal

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Alternative translations of "represalia"

retaliation
revenge
retribution
payback

Examples of how to use "represalia" in Spanish

Spanish
Tomaron represalias contra el enemigo.
English
They took retaliatory action against the enemy.
Spanish
Temo una represalia si hablo.
English
I fear retaliation if I speak.
Spanish
La represalia dañó su reputación.
English
The retaliation damaged his reputation.
Spanish
Actuó sin miedo a una represalia.
English
He acted without fear of retaliation.
Spanish
No provoques una represalia, por favor.
English
Please don't provoke retaliation.

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Tomaron represalias contra el enemigo.

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