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"kidnapping" in Spanish

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"kidnapping" in Spanish
to kidnap{transitive verb}
TRANSLATIONS & EXAMPLES
It is still a precarious peace, which is demonstrated by this kidnapping.
Una paz que sigue siendo un bien todavía precario, como lo demuestra este secuestro.
It was Zeus who kidnapped Europa, and my fear is that you are kidnapping our democracy.
Fue Zeus quien secuestró a Europa y temo que usted esté secuestrando a nuestra democracia.
Under what court was Alan Johnson allowed to appeal his kidnapping?
¿Ante qué tribunal se permitió a Alan Johnson apelar contra su secuestro?
Madam President, last month, Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the kidnapping of eight Portuguese citizens by the LFEC.
Señora Presidenta, el mes pasado nuestro Pleno aprobó una resolución de condena del rapto de ocho rehenes portugueses por parte del FLEC.
I also wish to make it quite clear to the LFEC that there is no political cause, whether one agrees with it or not, that justifies using kidnapping as a form of defence.
Quisiera también que quedara aquí claro para ese mismo FLEC que es inaceptable que causa política alguna, concordemos o no con ella, justifique el recurso al rapto como forma de defensa.
Let us clearly state the principles that are guiding us: we consider the use of kidnapping to express political opinions in any part of the world and for whatever reason to be unacceptable.
Los principios -lo afirmamos con claridad-: en cualquier latitud y con el pretexto que fuere, consideramos inaceptable recurrir a raptos para afirmar opiniones políticas.
plagio{m} [LAm.] (secuestro)
It is not legitimate to kidnap a quarter of a government and a quarter of a parliament.
No es legítimo secuestrar a la cuarta parte de un Gobierno y a la cuarta parte de un Parlamento.
To kidnap someone like him is unbelievable.
Resulta increíble que hayan secuestrado a una persona como él.
But that is demagogy, because the only thing we want to do is kidnap fraud and corruption and make them disappear.
Pero esto es demagogia, porque lo único que queremos, eso sí, es secuestrar y hacer desaparecer el fraude y la corrupción.
plagiar[plagiando · plagiado] {v.t.} [LAm.] (persona)
robar[robando · robado] {v.t.} (raptar)
Murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping and drugs trafficking are punishable by death in Iran.
El asesinato, la violación, el robo a mano armada, el secuestro o tráfico de drogas son los delitos punibles con pena de muerte en Irán.
I was outraged to find that with my kidnapping, not only had I been dispossessed of my destiny by the guerrillas, but they were also taking away my voice.
Me sentí ultrajada al descubrir que, con mi secuestro, las guerrillas me robaron no sólo mi vida, sino también mi voz.
After all, how many children will have to be raped, kidnapped, even murdered before we finally come up with the solutions we need?
En efecto,¿cuántos menores habrá que violar, raptar, incluso asesinar para que, por fin, encontremos las soluciones que se imponen?
After all, how many children will have to be raped, kidnapped, even murdered before we finally come up with the solutions we need?
En efecto, ¿cuántos menores habrá que violar, raptar, incluso asesinar para que, por fin, encontremos las soluciones que se imponen?
She was found dead just beyond the border between Chechnya and Ingushetia after being kidnapped in Grozny.
La encontraron muerta justo al otro lado de la frontera entre Chechenia e Inguchetia después que la hubieran raptado en Grozny.
kidnap{noun}
Under what court was Alan Johnson allowed to appeal his kidnapping?
¿Ante qué tribunal se permitió a Alan Johnson apelar contra su secuestro?
Mrs Záborská's question related to the kidnapping of the Chaldean Catholic Bishop.
La pregunta de la señora Záborská guardaba relación con el secuestro del arzobispo católico caldeo.
Many Colombians have died for their cause and many, through kidnap, have lost their liberty.
Son muchos los colombianos muertos por su causa y son muchos los que, por cuenta del secuestro, han perdido su libertad.
Madam President, last month, Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the kidnapping of eight Portuguese citizens by the LFEC.
Señora Presidenta, el mes pasado nuestro Pleno aprobó una resolución de condena del rapto de ocho rehenes portugueses por parte del FLEC.
In such cases we then read in the newspapers about children being kidnapped by their own parents or being unable to develop properly because of the pressure they are under.
En la prensa, leemos noticias de raptos por sus propios progenitores o de su imposibilidad para desarrollarse libremente bajo el peso de las presiones.
It is a proven fact that the CIA has kidnapped and abducted people in Europe. The public prosecutors in Milan and Munich have established and proved this beyond doubt.
Es un hecho probado que la CIA ha llevado a cabo raptos y secuestros en Europa; las fiscalías de Milán y de Múnich lo han establecido y demostrado sin que quepa duda.
plagio{m} [LAm.] (secuestro)

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CONTEXT EXAMPLES
Context examples for "kidnapping" in Spanish(!) These sentences come from external sources & may not be accurate. Therefore, we are not responsible for their content.
he is believed to be responsible for the kidnapping
se le considera responsable del secuestro
he planned and carried out the kidnapping
fue el artífice y ejecutor material del secuestro
For example, we have raised the issue of the kidnapping of citizens and residents of Europe from the very territory of the European Union by the CIA.
Sin embargo, el deber de la Unión Europea es proteger los derechos fundamentales de sus ciudadanos.
Other illegal practices have developed, including kidnapping babies, payments to mothers to rent out their wombs and buying of babies from very poor mothers.
En la última década, la trata ilegal de niños se ha hecho más lucrativa que el comercio de drogas.