Spanish word

premeditación

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾemeðitaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpremeditation

Example

Hubo premeditación antes del ataque.

There was premeditation before the attack.

Illustration for premeditación (premeditation)

More examples

No fue una idea improvisada, fue premeditación para llamar la atención.

It wasn't an improvised idea, it was premeditation to attract attention.

Core concept

Firm intention formed in advance.

Common phrases

  • acto con premeditación

    act with premeditation

Similar words

intención: An inner decision or resolve to perform a particular act.
propósito: A chosen goal or desired outcome that guides actions.
plan: A detailed method or set of steps planned to accomplish an action.
preparación: The act of preparing or gathering what is needed before executing an action.

Definition in Spanish

Planificación previa de una acción; término usado sobre todo en contextos legales para señalar intención deliberada.

Word origin

Derived from Latin praemeditatio, from prae "before" and meditari "to reflect", the word denotes an intention formed prior to the act and is common in legal registers.

Usage tips

  • Often found with crimes (for example 'homicidio con premeditación'), so using it outside legal contexts can sound formal or accusatory.

Opposites

Related words

  • premeditarpremeditateverb

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