English–Spanish
“terrorist” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/teroˈɾista/
Example
La policía detuvo al terrorista.
The police arrested the terrorist.
How to say “terrorist” in Spanish
“Terrorist” in Spanish is terrorista.
Person who uses or supports violent acts to instill fear in a civilian population.
Example sentences with terrorista
El terrorista fue condenado a cadena perpetua.
The terrorist was sentenced to life in prison.
Tips for using terrorista
- The label carries strong legal and moral weight in Spanish, so journalists and officials often use qualifiers such as presunto, sospechoso, or grupo armado instead of naming someone terrorista.