Hostage in spanish
Rehén
pronunciation: reen part of speech: noun
pronunciation: reen part of speech: noun
In gestures
hostage = secuestrado, rehén.
Example: This article reports on the coverage by the New York Times of the killing of a hostage victim during a highjack.more:
» exchange + hotages = intercambiar rehenes.
Example: Opponents in war sometimes exchange hostages to ensure that a truce or treaty remains unbroken.» free + a hostage = liberar a un rehén.
Example: At the same time, he began several diplomatic initiatives to free the hostages, all of which proved fruitless.» hold + hostage = secuestrar.
Example: The author recounts some cases where librarians have been killed or held hostage, and the lessons learned from these incidents.» hold + hostage to = estar comprometido a, estar atado a.
Example: We are increasingly restive about being held hostage to bindings that cost more than they are actually worth for library use.» release + a hostage = liberar a un rehén.
Example: The intensity and volume of media coverage made government efforts to release the hostages difficult.