crime in Spanish
crime in Spanish is crimen, delito, delinquir — crime means an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
crime in Spanish
crimen
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
delito
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
delinquir
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
criminalidad
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
delincuencia
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
delincuencia
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.
crimen
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.
What does "crime" mean?
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noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
"Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap."
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noun Illegal activity in general.
"Neighbors formed a watch group to reduce crime on their street."
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crime in a sentence
- Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap.
- Burglary is a serious crime in most countries.
- Neighbors formed a watch group to reduce crime on their street.
- The mayor promised new lighting to help tackle crime in the park.
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What is "crime" in Spanish?
"crime" in Spanish is crimen, delito, delinquir. crime means: An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
How do you use "crime" in a sentence?
Example: "Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap." In Spanish, "crime" is crimen, delito, delinquir.
Are there other ways to say "crime" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "crime": crimen, delito, delinquir, criminalidad, delincuencia.
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