No. 8,636 in Spanish
saqueo
Looting or plundering.
In a sentence
El saqueo del pueblo ocurrió durante la noche.
The looting of the town occurred during the night.
In this sentence, 'saqueo' is used as a noun referring to a violent act of seizing goods or property, often associated with invasion or robbery.
Después del incendio, la tienda sufrió un saqueo de productos.
After the fire, the store suffered a looting of goods.
Here, 'saqueo' denotes the act of stealing or plundering goods, presenting a context of misfortune and criminal activity.
El arqueólogo encontró evidencia de un saqueo antiguo en las ruinas.
The archaeologist found evidence of an ancient looting at the ruins.
In this context, 'saqueo' signifies historical theft or plundering by individuals or groups, typically related to wars or invasions.
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