siege in Spanish

siege in Spanish is asedio, sitio — siege means a prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.

siege in Spanish

asedio

noun

(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

sitio

noun

(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.

What does "siege" mean?

noun A prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.
"Food ran low as the siege dragged on through the winter."
noun A prolonged period of difficulty or hardship, especially due to illness or hostile pressure.
"After a long siege of flu and money worries, he finally felt like himself again."
verb To besiege; to surround and blockade.
"The army sieged the walled town until the food ran out."

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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”.

siege in a sentence

Food ran low as the siege dragged on through the winter.
The city endured a siege lasting almost a year before it fell.
After a long siege of flu and money worries, he finally felt like himself again.
The family endured a siege of bad luck, from a flooded kitchen to a broken car.

Similar words in Spanish

bathroom blockade

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "siege" in Spanish?

"siege" in Spanish is asedio, sitio. siege means: A prolonged military operation in which an army surrounds a city or fortress to force its surrender.

How do you use "siege" in a sentence?

Example: "Food ran low as the siege dragged on through the winter." In Spanish, "siege" is asedio, sitio.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "siege": asedio, sitio.

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