asedio

Noun masculine C1 #72939 most common

Translations

  1. siege
  2. blockade

Refers to a military or metaphorical siege.

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Example Sentences

El asedio a la ciudad duró más de tres meses, causando grandes estragos.

The siege of the city lasted more than three months, causing great damage.

Las condiciones obsidionales de la ciudad durante el asedio fueron devastadoras para sus habitantes.

The obsidional conditions of the city during the siege were devastating for its inhabitants.

The battering ram was used to break down the castle door during the siege.

The surrender of the city was inevitable after the prolonged siege.