What does "sitiar" mean in English?

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Spanish

sitiar

English

besiege

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Alternative translations of "sitiar"

lay siege to
blockade
surround
invest

Examples of how to use "sitiar" in Spanish

Spanish
El ejército sitió la ciudad.
English
The army laid siege to the city.
Spanish
El ejército sitia la ciudad.
English
The army is besieging the city.
Spanish
Ayer sitiaron el castillo.
English
Yesterday they besieged the castle.
Spanish
Los soldados sitiaban el pueblo.
English
The soldiers were besieging the town.
Spanish
Mañana sitiaremos la fortaleza.
English
Tomorrow we will lay siege to the fortress.

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El ejército sitió la ciudad.

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