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ransom in Spanish

ransom in Spanish is rescate, rescatar, pagar la extorsión por — ransom means money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

ransom in Spanish

rescate
noun
rescatar
verb
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.
pagar la extorsión por
verb
To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

What does "ransom" mean?

  1. noun Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.
    "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release."
  2. verb To pay money to free someone held captive.
    "They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates."
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ransom in a sentence

  • The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release.
  • The family paid the ransom within twenty-four hours.
  • They managed to ransom the sailors from the pirates.
  • The king was ransomed after months of negotiation.

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What is "ransom" in Spanish?

"ransom" in Spanish is rescate, rescatar, pagar la extorsión por. ransom means: Money demanded or paid to free a hostage or captured person.

How do you use "ransom" in a sentence?

Example: "The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom for her release." In Spanish, "ransom" is rescate, rescatar, pagar la extorsión por.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "ransom": rescate, rescatar, pagar la extorsión por.

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