Spanish word

terrorismo

Pronunciation

IPA/teroˈɾismo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounterrorism

Example

El terrorismo es un problema global.

Terrorism is a worldwide problem.

Illustration for terrorismo (terrorism)

More examples

Las víctimas del terrorismo necesitan apoyo.

The victims of terrorism need support.

Core concept

Sustained violence aimed at creating fear to coerce social or governmental change.

Common phrases

  • acto de terrorismo

    terrorist act

  • víctimas del terrorismo

    victims of terrorism

  • lucha contra el terrorismo

    struggle against terrorism

Similar words

violencia: Violent acts or threats that physically harm people or destroy things.
atentado: Violent incident directed at a specific person, place, or institution.
terror: Powerful, paralyzing fear experienced by a person or group.
extremismo: Movements or ideologies defined by radical, uncompromising political or religious positions.

Definition in Spanish

Uso sistemático de la violencia con intención política para causar temor y cambiar decisiones sociales o gubernamentales.

Word origin

Adopted into Spanish from French terrorisme, derived from Latin terror 'fear', with -ismo indicating a system or doctrine.

Usage tips

  • When referring to government-perpetrated cases the fixed phrase terrorismo de Estado is used, while legal or news contexts use acto terrorista when focusing on a particular attack.

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