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Lista de Palabras Nivel B2 - Crimen y Castigo

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre crimen y violencia, como "bombing", "pickpocket", "burglary", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to capture
[Verbo]

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

capturar

capturar

Ex: Last year , the researchers captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .El año pasado, los investigadores **capturaron** un espécimen de una especie de mariposa rara.
to expose
[Verbo]

to publicly reveal something that was previously hidden or unknown

revelar, exponer

revelar, exponer

Ex: Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing unethical practices in large corporations .Los denunciantes desempeñan un papel crucial en **exponer** prácticas poco éticas en grandes corporaciones.

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

salir impune de

salir impune de

Ex: He tried to cheat on the test , but he did n’t get away with it because the teacher caught him .Intentó hacer trampa en el examen, pero no pudo **salirse con la suya** porque el profesor lo pilló.
to monitor
[Verbo]

to secretly listen to a phone conversation between individuals in order to gain specific information

escuchar

escuchar

Ex: Cybersecurity experts were hired to monitor online communications for any potential data breaches .Se contrató a expertos en ciberseguridad para **monitorear** las comunicaciones en línea en busca de posibles violaciones de datos.
to pursue
[Verbo]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

perseguir

perseguir

Ex: The dog enthusiastically pursued the bouncing tennis ball .El perro persiguió con entusiasmo la pelota de tenis que rebotaba.
to resist
[Verbo]

to use force to prevent something from happening or to fight against an attack

resistir

resistir

Ex: Despite facing overwhelming odds , the army continued to resist the enemy 's advance , refusing to surrender their position .A pesar de enfrentarse a probabilidades abrumadoras, el ejército continuó **resistir** el avance del enemigo, negándose a rendir su posición.

to officially state the punishment of someone found guilty in a court of law

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: After the trial , the judge carefully sentenced the convicted murderer .Después del juicio, el juez **sentenció** cuidadosamente al asesino convicto.
to traffic
[Verbo]

to illegally trade something

traficar

traficar

Ex: He was charged with trafficking in weapons after the raid .Fue acusado de **tráfico** de armas después de la redada.
to witness
[Verbo]

to see an act of crime or an accident

presenciar

presenciar

Ex: He was called to court because he witnessed the crime .Fue llamado a la corte porque **presenció** el crimen.
arrest
[Sustantivo]

the legal act of capturing someone and taking them into custody by law enforcement

detención

detención

Ex: After his arrest, the suspect was held in a detention center until his trial .Después de su **arresto**, el sospechoso fue retenido en un centro de detención hasta su juicio.
bulletproof vest
[Sustantivo]

a piece of protective clothing worn to shield against bullets and keep the wearer safe from injury

chaleco antibalas, chaleco a prueba de balas

chaleco antibalas, chaleco a prueba de balas

Ex: The SWAT team members donned their bulletproof vests before entering the building to apprehend the suspect .Los miembros del equipo SWAT se pusieron sus **chalecos antibalas** antes de entrar al edificio para detener al sospechoso.
community service
[Sustantivo]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

servicio social

servicio social

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .Encontró satisfacción en el **servicio comunitario**, sabiendo que sus esfuerzos estaban teniendo un impacto positivo en los necesitados.
cell
[Sustantivo]

a very small enclosed space in which a prisoner is kept

celda

celda

Ex: He spent hours alone in his cell, contemplating his actions and their consequences .Pasó horas solo en su **celda**, contemplando sus acciones y sus consecuencias.
jail
[Sustantivo]

a place where criminals are put into by law as a form of punishment for their crimes

cárcel

cárcel

Ex: After his conviction , he was transferred from the county jail to a state prison .Después de su condena, fue trasladado de la **cárcel** del condado a una prisión estatal.
life sentence
[Sustantivo]

the punishment in which an individual is made to stay in jail for the rest of their life, typically for committing a serious crime

cadena perpetua, condena a perpetuidad

cadena perpetua, condena a perpetuidad

Ex: The notorious criminal was finally apprehended and given multiple life sentences for his violent crimes .El criminal notorio finalmente fue capturado y condenado a múltiples **cadenas perpetuas** por sus crímenes violentos.
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .El aumento de la **delincuencia** violenta ha hecho que los residentes se sientan inseguros.
eyewitness
[Sustantivo]

someone who has personally seen of an object, event, etc. and can describe it

testigo ocular

testigo ocular

Ex: Despite being an eyewitness, he struggled to recall all the details of the incident .A pesar de ser un **testigo ocular**, luchó por recordar todos los detalles del incidente.
offender
[Sustantivo]

a person who commits a crime

delincuente

delincuente

Ex: Community service can be a constructive way for offenders to make amends for their actions and contribute positively to society .El servicio comunitario puede ser una forma constructiva para que los **infractores** reparen sus acciones y contribuyan positivamente a la sociedad.
drug dealer
[Sustantivo]

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

traficante de drogas

traficante de drogas

Ex: The novel portrays the life of a drug dealer who starts questioning the morality of his actions .La novela retrata la vida de un **traficante de drogas** que comienza a cuestionar la moralidad de sus acciones.
fraud
[Sustantivo]

a criminal who deceives people for financial interest or personal advantage

fraude

fraude

Ex: The company suffered significant losses due to the actions of a skilled fraud who manipulated their financial systems .La empresa sufrió pérdidas significativas debido a las acciones de un **estafador** hábil que manipuló sus sistemas financieros.
gang
[Sustantivo]

a group of criminals who work together

banda, pandilla

banda, pandilla

Ex: Members of the gang were often seen intimidating local business owners into paying protection money .Los miembros de la **pandilla** solían ser vistos intimidando a los dueños de negocios locales para que pagaran dinero de protección.
pickpocket
[Sustantivo]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

carterista

carterista

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .Tuvo que cancelar sus tarjetas de crédito después de que un **carterista** le robara la cartera durante el festival.
bombing
[Sustantivo]

the act of using bombs, especially by terrorists to cause harm, damage, or fear in a population

atentado, bombazo

atentado, bombazo

Ex: Security measures were heightened following a series of bombings in the downtown area .Las medidas de seguridad se incrementaron tras una serie de **atentados con bomba** en el centro de la ciudad.
burglary
[Sustantivo]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

robo

robo

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .Durante el juicio, la evidencia de la participación del acusado en el **robo** fue abrumadora.
drunk driving
[Sustantivo]

the act of driving a vehicle such as a car while being drunk

conducir en estado de embriaguez

conducir en estado de embriaguez

Ex: The organization launched a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving.La organización lanzó una campaña para concienciar sobre los peligros de la **conducción en estado de ebriedad**.
identity theft
[Sustantivo]

the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods

usurpación de identidad, suplantación de identidad

usurpación de identidad, suplantación de identidad

Ex: He discovered the identity theft when he received bills for purchases he never made .Descubrió el **robo de identidad** cuando recibió facturas por compras que nunca hizo.
robbery
[Sustantivo]

the crime of stealing money or goods from someone or somewhere, especially by violence or threat

robo

robo

Ex: The jewelry store was hit by a robbery in broad daylight , with expensive items stolen .La joyería fue víctima de un **robo** a plena luz del día, con artículos caros robados.
shooting
[Sustantivo]

the action of firing a gun toward a person or group

tiroteo

tiroteo

Ex: He was injured in a drive-by shooting while walking home from work.Fue herido en un **tiroteo** mientras caminaba a casa desde el trabajo.
shoplifting
[Sustantivo]

the crime of taking goods from a store without paying for them

hurto

hurto

Ex: The security team implemented new measures to prevent shoplifting.El equipo de seguridad implementó nuevas medidas para prevenir el **robo en tiendas**.
terrorism
[Sustantivo]

the act of using violence such as killing people, bombing, etc. to gain political power

terrorismo

terrorismo

Ex: Many countries are strengthening their laws against terrorism to protect national security .Muchos países están fortaleciendo sus leyes contra el **terrorismo** para proteger la seguridad nacional.
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of purposefully damaging a property belonging to another person or organization

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: Volunteers organized a cleanup effort to repair the damage caused by vandalism in the local park .Los voluntarios organizaron un esfuerzo de limpieza para reparar el daño causado por el **vandalismo** en el parque local.
violence
[Sustantivo]

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violencia

violencia

Ex: The city has seen a rise in violence over the past few months , leading to increased police presence .La ciudad ha experimentado un aumento de la **violencia** en los últimos meses, lo que ha llevado a una mayor presencia policial.

to free oneself from a place that one is being held against their will, such as a prison

escaparse, fugarse

escaparse, fugarse

Ex: The infamous criminal plotted for years to break out.El infame criminal planeó durante años para **escapar**.
to hang
[Verbo]

to kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck

ahorcar, ejecutar por ahorcamiento

ahorcar, ejecutar por ahorcamiento

Ex: She could n't bear to watch the news report about the government 's decision to hang someone convicted of political dissent .No podía soportar ver el informe de noticias sobre la decisión del gobierno de **ahorcar** a alguien condenado por disidencia política.
break
[Sustantivo]

an escape from a place, typically where one is being held against their will

fuga

fuga

Ex: The spy 's break from the enemy 's stronghold was fraught with danger and suspense .La **huida** del espía desde el bastión enemigo estuvo llena de peligro y suspenso.
grass
[Sustantivo]

a type of drug derived from the dried leaves and flowers of a plant called Cannabis or Marijuana, which is illegal in many countries

marihuana

marihuana

Ex: Grass has been the subject of ongoing debates about legalization.La **hierba** ha sido el tema de debates continuos sobre la legalización.
narc
[Sustantivo]

someone, particularly a police officer, whose job consists of dealing with the illegal use, production, or distribution of drugs

narc, soplón

narc, soplón

Ex: She was labeled a narc after she reported the drug dealers to the authorities .Fue etiquetada como **narc** después de denunciar a los traficantes de drogas a las autoridades.
stoned
[Adjetivo]

feeling or acting unusually different due to the influence of alcohol, marijuana, etc.

colocado, drogado

colocado, drogado

Ex: The actor admitted to being stoned during the filming of several scenes, attributing it to the pressures of fame and stress.El actor admitió haber estado **drogado** durante el rodaje de varias escenas, atribuyéndolo a las presiones de la fama y el estrés.
to trip
[Verbo]

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

viajar, estar colocado

viajar, estar colocado

Ex: They gathered in a peaceful setting to trip on psilocybin and explore the boundaries of their consciousness .Se reunieron en un entorno pacífico para **viajar** con psilocibina y explorar los límites de su conciencia.
breathalyzer
[Sustantivo]

a special device used by the police, which analyzes the content of a driver's breath to determine how much alcohol they have consumed

alcoholímetro, etilómetro

alcoholímetro, etilómetro

Ex: New technology has improved the accuracy of breathalyzers in detecting alcohol levels .La nueva tecnología ha mejorado la precisión de los **alcoholímetros** en la detección de los niveles de alcohol.
to disobey
[Verbo]

to refuse to follow rules, commands, or orders

desobedecer, incumplir

desobedecer, incumplir

Ex: Disobeying a court order can result in serious legal consequences .**Desobedecer** una orden judicial puede resultar en graves consecuencias legales.

to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison

encerrar, internar

encerrar, internar

Ex: The parents struggled with the decision to lock away their troubled child for their own safety and well-being .Los padres lucharon con la decisión de **encerrar** a su hijo problemático por su propia seguridad y bienestar.

in a situation where there is clear proof of one's crime or wrongdoing

Ex: Once the auditors complete their investigation, they are likely to catch several employees dead to rights for embezzlement.
scam
[Sustantivo]

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

estafa, fraude

estafa, fraude

Ex: The company was exposed for running a scam that defrauded thousands of customers .La empresa fue expuesta por ejecutar un **fraude** que estafó a miles de clientes.
forensics
[Sustantivo]

the scientific techniques that help police solve crimes

ciencia forense

ciencia forense

Ex: Advances in DNA forensics have helped solve many cold cases years after the original crimes .Los avances en la **medicina forense** del ADN han ayudado a resolver muchos casos fríos años después de los crímenes originales.
to scam
[Verbo]

to get money from people by using dishonest or illegal methods

estafar, timar

estafar, timar

Ex: The authorities are investigating how the scammers managed to deceive so many people.Las autoridades están investigando cómo los **estafadores** lograron engañar a tanta gente.
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