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“holocaust” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/oloˈkawsto/

Example

Nunca debemos olvidar el holocausto.

We must never forget the Holocaust.

Illustration for holocausto (holocaust)

How to say “holocaust” in Spanish

“Holocaust” in Spanish is holocausto.

Systematic, state-organized extermination of a targeted civilian group.

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

Example sentences with holocausto

Vi un documental sobre el holocausto que explicó los hechos claramente.

I saw a documentary about the Holocaust that explained the facts clearly.

Tips for using holocausto

  • Spanish normally capitalizes Holocausto and uses the definite article el Holocausto for the Nazi genocide, while genocidio or masacre are used for other mass killings.

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