English–Spanish
“kidnapper” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/sekwestɾaˈðoɾ/
Example
El secuestrador pidió un rescate.
The kidnapper asked for a ransom.
How to say “kidnapper” in Spanish
“Kidnapper” in Spanish is secuestrador.
Person who holds someone captive to demand ransom or other advantage.
Example sentences with secuestrador
La policía capturó al secuestrador tras una larga investigación.
The police captured the kidnapper after a long investigation.
Tips for using secuestrador
- The word appears mainly in legal reports and news, and calling someone secuestrador implies a criminal accusation, so it is normally used in formal descriptions rather than casual talk.