capturar
to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner
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(revelar)
exponer
to publicly reveal something that was previously hidden or unknown
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salir impune de
to escape punishment for one's wrong actions
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escuchar
to secretly listen to a phone conversation between individuals in order to gain specific information
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perseguir
to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them
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resistir
to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack
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sentenciar
to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law
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traficar
to illegally trade something
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presenciar
to see an act of crime or an accident
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detención
the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement
(chaleco a prueba de balas)
chaleco antibalas
a piece of protective clothing worn to shield against bullets and keep the wearer safe from injury
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servicio social
unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen
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celda
a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept
cárcel
a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes
(condena a perpetuidad)
cadena perpetua
the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime
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(delito)
crimen
an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system
testigo ocular
someone who has personally seen of an object, event, etc. and can describe it
delincuente
a person who commits a crime
traficante de drogas
an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.
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fraude
a criminal who deceives people for financial interest or personal advantage
(pandilla)
banda
a group of criminals who work together
carterista
a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags
(bombazo)
atentado
the act of using bombs, especially by terrorists to cause harm, damage, or fear in a population
robo
the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.
conducir en estado de embriaguez
the act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk
Drunk driving refers to operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, which weakens a person's ability to drive safely. Alcohol affects coordination, reaction time, and judgment, making it dangerous for the driver and others on the road. Laws in most places set a legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC), and exceeding this limit can result in penalties like fines, license suspension, or even imprisonment. It is essential to avoid driving after drinking to ensure safety for everyone on the road.
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(suplantación de identidad)
usurpación de identidad
the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods
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robo
the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat
tiroteo
the action of firing a gun toward a person or group
hurto
the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them
terrorismo
the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power
vandalismo
the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization
violencia
a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them
(fugarse)
escaparse
to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison
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(colgar)
ahorcar
to kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck
fuga
an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will
marihuana
a type of drug derived from the dried leaves and flowers of a plant called Cannabis or Marijuana, which is illegal in many countries
(agente encubierto)
narcotraficante
someone, particularly a police officer, whose job consists of dealing with the illegal use, production, or distribution of drugs
(drogado)
colocado
feeling or acting unusually different due to the influence of alcohol, marijuana, etc.
(experimentar)
viajar
to experience a powerful and sometimes unusual change in one's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as a result of taking drugs such as LSD or magic mushrooms
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(etilómetro)
alcoholímetro
a special device used by the police, which analyzes the content of a driver's breath to determine how much alcohol they have consumed
(incumplir)
desobedecer
to refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders
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(confinar)
encerrar
to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison
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N/A
in a situation where there is clear proof of one's crime or wrongdoing
The origin of the idiom "dead to rights" is believed to be rooted in American English, and it has been in use since the early 20th century. It is typically used in informal or colloquial language, particularly in discussions related to law enforcement, crime, or situations involving catching someone in the act.
(fraude)
estafa
a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money
ciencia forense
the scientific techniques that help police solve crimes
(timar)
estafar
to get money from people by using dishonest or illegal methods
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