No. 12,451 in Spanish
masacre
Massacre: The killing of many people in a cruel or violent manner.
In a sentence
La masacre dejó un impacto profundo en la comunidad.
The massacre left a profound impact on the community.
The usage of 'masacre' here refers to a tragic event causing significant harm or loss of life, emphasizing its serious nature in societal context.
Se evitó una masacre gracias a la intervención rápida de las autoridades.
A massacre was prevented thanks to the prompt intervention of the authorities.
The word 'masacre' in this instance implies a potential event of significant violence and loss that was thwarted, showcasing its preventive implications.
Esos relatos describen las masacres ocurridas durante la guerra.
Those accounts describe the massacres that occurred during the war.
Here, 'masacre' denotes specific incidents of large-scale violence documented, often used when describing historical or wartime events.
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