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El libro English File - Intermedio Alto - Lección 8A

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English File - Upper Intermediate
crime
crime
[Sustantivo]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crimen, delito

crimen, delito

Ex: The police are investigating the crime that occurred last night. 
punishment
punishment
[Sustantivo]

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

castigo

castigo

Ex: The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison. 
to burgle
to burgle
[Verbo]

to illegally enter a place in order to commit theft

robar, allanar

robar, allanar

Ex: The thieves tried to burgle the house while the family was on vacation, but the alarm system scared them off. 
burglar
burglar
[Sustantivo]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: The burglar broke into the house through the back door while the family was asleep upstairs. 
to break into

to use force to enter a building, vehicle, or other enclosed space, usually for the purpose of theft

entrar en

entrar en

Ex: The neighbors witnessed the suspicious individuals breaking into the vacant house. 
to steal
to steal
[Verbo]

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

robar

robar

Ex: She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking. 
burglary
burglary
[Sustantivo]

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

robo

robo

Ex: Burglary rates tend to increase during the holiday season as thieves target empty homes. 
blackmail
blackmail
[Sustantivo]

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

chantaje

chantaje

Ex: She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails. 
blackmailer
blackmailer
[Sustantivo]

someone who demands services or money in exchange for not revealing harmful information or doing something harmful

chantajista, extorsionador

chantajista, extorsionador

Ex: The blackmailer threatened to release private photos unless a large sum of money was paid. 
bribery
bribery
[Sustantivo]

the act of offering money to an authority to gain advantage

soborno

soborno

Ex: The politician was accused of bribery after it was revealed that he accepted money to influence his decisions. 
to bribe
to bribe
[Verbo]

to persuade someone to do something, often illegal, by giving them an amount of money or something of value

sobornar, coimear, morder

sobornar, coimear, morder

Ex: Businesses were fined for attempting to bribe government officials for favorable contracts. 
drug dealer
drug dealer
[Sustantivo]

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

traficante de drogas

traficante de drogas

Ex: A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders. 
to sell
to sell
[Verbo]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

vender

vender

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
drug
drug
[Sustantivo]

any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects

droga

droga

Ex: Drugs, like cocaine and heroin, can have profound and often harmful effects on individuals' mental and physical health. 
fraud
fraud
[Sustantivo]

the act of cheating in order to make illegal money

fraude

fraude

Ex: He was arrested for fraud after it was discovered that he had been falsifying financial records for years. 
fraudster
fraudster
[Sustantivo]

a person who deceives others to gain money, particularly in business transactions

estafador, fraudulento

estafador, fraudulento

Ex: The fraudster was caught after he tricked dozens of investors into funding a non-existent business. 
to commit
to commit
[Verbo]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

cometer

cometer

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
to hack
to hack
[Verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackear, piratear

hackear, piratear

Ex: Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts. 
hacker
hacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker, pirata informático

hacker, pirata informático

Ex: The hacker gained unauthorized access to the company's database and stole sensitive information. 
to hijack
to hijack
[Verbo]

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

secuestrar

secuestrar

Ex: Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale. 
hijacker
hijacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something

secuestrador, pirata del aire

secuestrador, pirata del aire

Ex: The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met. 
kidnapper
kidnapper
[Sustantivo]

someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

secuestrador, plagiario

secuestrador, plagiario

Ex: The kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child. 
to kidnap
to kidnap
[Verbo]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

secuestrar, raptar

secuestrar, raptar

Ex: The criminals planned to kidnap the CEO's daughter for a ransom. 
to mug
to mug
[Verbo]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

asaltar

asaltar

Ex: The assailant attempted to mug the pedestrian by brandishing a weapon. 
mugger
mugger
[Sustantivo]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

atracador, asaltante

atracador, asaltante

Ex: The mugger approached her in the dark alley and demanded that she hand over her purse. 
to murder
to murder
[Verbo]

to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being

asesinar, matar

asesinar, matar

Ex: The prosecutor accused the defendant of plotting to murder the victim. 
murderer
murderer
[Sustantivo]

a person who is guilty of killing another human being deliberately

asesino

asesino

Ex: The police apprehended the murderer after a lengthy investigation into the crime. 
to rape
to rape
[Verbo]

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

violar

violar

Ex: It is crucial for law enforcement to investigate cases promptly when someone is accused of raping another individual. 
rapist
rapist
[Sustantivo]

someone who forcefully engages in sexual activity with another person without their agreement or permission, which is against the law and considered a serious crime

violador, agresor sexual

violador, agresor sexual

Ex: The rapist was arrested after the victim courageously identified him in a police lineup. 
robbery
robbery
[Sustantivo]

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

robo

robo

Ex: The bank was the target of a robbery, with the thieves escaping with a large sum of money. 
smuggler
smuggler
[Sustantivo]

an individual who illegally and secretly imports or exports goods or people

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: The smuggler was caught attempting to bring drugs into the country through hidden compartments in his truck. 
to smuggle
to smuggle
[Verbo]

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

contrabandear

contrabandear

Ex: Border patrol intercepted a group trying to smuggle undocumented migrants into the country. 
to stalk
to stalk
[Verbo]

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

acosar

acosar

Ex: Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work. 
stalker
stalker
[Sustantivo]

a person who repeatedly follows, watches, or harasses someone, causing fear or distress

acosador, perseguidor

acosador, perseguidor

Ex: He was identified as a stalker by the police. 
terrorism
terrorism
[Sustantivo]

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

terrorismo

terrorismo

Ex: Terrorism poses a significant challenge to global security and stability. 
terrorist
terrorist
[Sustantivo]

person who uses violence or threats to achieve political or ideological goals by targeting innocent people or civilians

terrorista, extremista violento

terrorista, extremista violento

Ex: The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bombings that occurred in the city's central square. 
to set off
to set off
[Verbo]

to activate a bomb, an explosive, etc.

activar, hacer explotar

activar, hacer explotar

Ex: The demolition expert carefully set the explosives off to bring down the old building. 
bomb
bomb
[Sustantivo]

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

bomba

bomba

Ex: The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos. 
theft
theft
[Sustantivo]

the illegal act of taking something from a place or person without permission

robo

robo

Ex: The police launched an investigation into the theft of expensive jewelry from the local boutique. 
thief
thief
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals something from a person or place without using violence or threats

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: The thief was caught on camera as he sneaked into the store and took a handful of electronics. 
vandalism
vandalism
[Sustantivo]

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

vandalismo

vandalismo

Ex: After the vandalism of the public library, the community came together to clean and restore the damaged areas. 
to vandalize

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

destrozar

destrozar

Ex: The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment. 
witness
witness
[Sustantivo]

a person who sees an event, especially a criminal scene

testigo, testigo presencial

testigo, testigo presencial

Ex: The witness gave a detailed account of what happened during the burglary. 
armed robbery
armed robbery
[Sustantivo]

the act of stealing property or money using a weapon

robo a mano armada, atraco

robo a mano armada, atraco

Ex: The armed robbery at the bank left everyone terrified as the robbers threatened the staff with guns. 
fingerprint
fingerprint
[Sustantivo]

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

huella digital

huella digital

Ex: Detectives found a clear fingerprint on the window sill, leading to the identification of the burglar. 
criminal
criminal
[Sustantivo]

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminal

criminal

Ex: The police arrested the criminal after a long investigation. 
to arrest
to arrest
[Verbo]

(of law enforcement agencies) to take a person away because they believe that they have done something illegal

arrestar

arrestar

Ex: The police officer decided to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence. 
to catch
to catch
[Verbo]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

coger, agarrar

coger, agarrar

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
to charge
to charge
[Verbo]

to officially accuse someone of an offense

acusar

acusar

Ex: The prosecutor decided to charge the suspect with theft based on the evidence. 
to investigate

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

investigar

investigar

Ex: The police were called to investigate the suspicious death. 
to question

to have or express uncertainty about something

cuestionar

cuestionar

Ex: She questioned the validity of the research findings due to inconsistencies in the data. 
trial
trial
[Sustantivo]

a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty

juicio

juicio

Ex: The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented. 
accused
accused
[Sustantivo]

one or multiple people who are believed to have committed a crime in a law court

acusado, inculpado

acusado, inculpado

Ex: The accused denied all charges, claiming he was innocent of the crime he was being blamed for. 
acquitted
acquitted
[Adjetivo]

found to be not guilty of an illegal act in a law court

absuelto, declarado no culpable

absuelto, declarado no culpable

Ex: The acquitted woman was overwhelmed with emotions when the jury announced that she was not guilty of the crime. 
court
court
[Sustantivo]

the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury

tribunal

tribunal

Ex: The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony. 
evidence
evidence
[Sustantivo]

a statement, document, or object that is used in a law court for establishing facts

prueba,  evidencia

prueba, evidencia

Ex: The detectives found crucial evidence at the crime scene that linked the suspect to the murder. 
guilty
guilty
[Adjetivo]

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

culpable

culpable

Ex: He pleaded guilty to the charges in court. 
innocent
innocent
[Adjetivo]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

inocente

inocente

Ex: The evidence presented in court proved that he was innocent of the crime he was accused of. 
judge
judge
[Sustantivo]

the official in charge of a court who decides on legal matters

juez

juez

Ex: The judge listened to both sides of the case before making a ruling. 
jury
jury
[Sustantivo]

a group of twelve citizens, who listen to the details of a case in the court of law in order to decide the guiltiness or innocence of a defendant

jurado

jurado

Ex: The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict. 
proof
proof
[Sustantivo]

information or evidence that proves the truth or existence of something

prueba

prueba

Ex: The DNA results acted as proof that the suspect was at the scene of the crime. 
to sentence

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

sentenciar

sentenciar

Ex: The judge will sentence the convicted criminal to five years in prison. 
verdict
verdict
[Sustantivo]

an official decision made by the jury in a court after the legal proceedings

veredicto

veredicto

Ex: The jury reached an unanimous verdict of guilty after deliberating for several hours. 
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