What does "secuestro" mean in English?

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Spanish

secuestro

English

kidnapping

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Alternative translations of "secuestro"

hijacking
abduction
seizure
capture

Examples of how to use "secuestro" in Spanish

Spanish
La policía investiga el secuestro.
English
The police are investigating the kidnapping.
Spanish
El secuestro ocurrió anoche cerca del parque.
English
The kidnapping happened last night near the park.
Spanish
Denunciaron el secuestro a la policía.
English
They reported the kidnapping to the police.
Spanish
Tememos que el secuestro sea real.
English
We fear that the kidnapping is real.
Spanish
Investigan varios secuestros en la ciudad.
English
They are investigating several kidnappings in the city.

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