English–Spanish

“execution by firing squad” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/fusilaˈmjento/

Example

No podemos olvidar el fusilamiento de inocentes.

We must not forget the execution of innocent people by firing squad.

Illustration for fusilamiento (execution by firing squad)

How to say “execution by firing squad” in Spanish

“Execution by firing squad” in Spanish is fusilamiento.

A firing squad of riflemen shooting at a single target.

Full entry for fusilamiento: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fusilamiento

Hubo protestas por el fusilamiento en la capital.

There were protests over the execution by firing squad in the capital.

Tips for using fusilamiento

  • Formal legal or historical term; in everyday speech Spanish speakers often use ejecución as a neutral word while fusilamiento specifically denotes death by a firing squad.

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