What does "saqueo" mean in English?

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Spanish

saqueo

English

looting

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Alternative translations of "saqueo"

plundering
raiding
sacking
pillaging

Examples of how to use "saqueo" in Spanish

Spanish
El saqueo de la ciudad fue brutal.
English
The looting of the city was brutal.
Spanish
El saqueo destruyó muchas tiendas del centro.
English
The looting destroyed many downtown shops.
Spanish
Durante la protesta hubo un saqueo breve.
English
There was a brief looting during the protest.
Spanish
Los vecinos condenan el saqueo en la plaza.
English
The residents condemn the looting in the square.
Spanish
El policía evitó un saqueo la noche pasada.
English
The police officer prevented a looting last night.

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