horco

Noun masculine B2 #70105 most common

Translations

Used in the context of execution.

Los prisioneros fueron llevados al horco, donde esperaban su condena final.

The prisoners were taken to the gallows, where they awaited their final sentence.

El horco fue un símbolo de justicia en épocas pasadas, a menudo temido por los criminales.

The gallows were a symbol of justice in past times, often feared by criminals.