manslaughter in Spanish

manslaughter in Spanish is homicidio, homicidio involuntario — manslaughter means the unlawful killing of a person without the deliberate intent required for murder, for example through negligence or in the heat of the moment.

manslaughter in Spanish

homicidio

noun

(law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.

homicidio involuntario

noun

What does "manslaughter" mean?

noun The unlawful killing of a person without the deliberate intent required for murder, for example through negligence or in the heat of the moment.
"He was convicted of manslaughter rather than murder because there was no premeditation."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

manslaughter in a sentence

He was convicted of manslaughter rather than murder because there was no premeditation.
The driver faced manslaughter charges after the fatal crash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "manslaughter" in Spanish?

"manslaughter" in Spanish is homicidio, homicidio involuntario. manslaughter means: The unlawful killing of a person without the deliberate intent required for murder, for example through negligence or in the heat of the moment.

How do you use "manslaughter" in a sentence?

Example: "He was convicted of manslaughter rather than murder because there was no premeditation." In Spanish, "manslaughter" is homicidio, homicidio involuntario.

Are there other ways to say "manslaughter" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "manslaughter": homicidio, homicidio involuntario.

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