This is the 5141st most frequent Spanish word.
genocidio
"Genocidio" refers to the deliberate extermination of a large group of people, typically based on nationality, ethnicity, race, or religion.
Here, 'genocidio' is used in its definition sense to refer to the concept as a recognized legal and social term.
El genocidio es un crimen internacional de gran gravedad.
Genocide is a serious international crime.
Here, 'genocidio' refers to a specific event or series of acts that occurred in a particular region.
El tribunal juzgó a los responsables del genocidio en la región.
The court tried those responsible for the genocide in the region.
Here, 'genocidio' is employed in a general sense relating to the investigation of its underlying causes and factors.