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delito

el delito(
deh
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lee
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toh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. crime
¿Sabías que es un delito cruzar la calle sin usar el paso de peatones?Did you know that it's a crime to jaywalk?
El juez condenó al acusado a cadena perpetua por cometer un delito grave.The judge gave the defendant a life sentence because he committed a serious crime.
b. offense
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Una infracción de tráfico es un delito menor sancionado con una multa.A traffic infraction is a minor offense subject to a fine.
c. offence
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Todas las pruebas demostraron que el delito no lo había cometido el acusado.All of the evidence proved that the defendant did not commit the offence.
d. felony
Lo acusaron por delito a mano armada, pero no fue sentenciado.He was charged with felony for assault with a deadly weapon, but he was not convicted.
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