DictBridge Dictionary
noun
English to Spanish Dictionary

kidnapping Meaning in Spanish (kidnapping significado en español)

secuestro
Sinónimos:raptocaptura
secuestro in English:kidnapping
Phonetic:seˈkwestɾo
Plural: kidnappings
Gender:Masculino
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de kidnapping en español es secuestro. (El acto ilegal de abducir a alguien y retenerlo cautivo, típicamente para exigir un rescate u otras concesiones.)

Definitions of Kidnapping

  1. 1
    noun
    secuestro

    The illegal act of abducting someone and holding them captive, typically to demand a ransom or other concessions.

    El acto ilegal de abducir a alguien y retenerlo cautivo, típicamente para exigir un rescate u otras concesiones.

Example Sentences

formal

“The police are investigating the kidnapping of a wealthy businessman.”

La policía está investigando el secuestro de un rico hombre de negocios.

formal

“Kidnapping is a serious crime with severe penalties.”

El secuestro es un delito grave con severas penas.

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

raptocaptura

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

liberación

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivekidnap
agent nounkidnapper
adjectivekidnapped

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

kidnapping attemptcollocation

An unsuccessful effort to abduct someone.

kidnapping victimcollocation

A person who has been abducted.