atropellos

This is the 9743rd most frequent Spanish word.


atropellos

"Atropellos" means abuses, outrages, or acts of running over (depending on context).


Here, 'atropellos' is used in the sense of 'violations' or 'infringements', particularly as it applies to human rights.

Los atropellos a los derechos humanos deben ser denunciados.

The violations of human rights must be reported.


Here, 'atropellos' refers to car accidents involving people being run over, as it is used in a literal traffic context.

En la calle principal hubo varios atropellos la semana pasada.

On the main street, there were several run-overs last week.


In this case, 'atropellos' is used to mean offenses or indignities, describing actions that metaphorically 'run over' someone's dignity.

Sus comentarios fueron atropellos a la dignidad de los presentes.

His comments were affronts to the dignity of those present.