verdugo

Noun masculine B2 #15381 most common

Translations

  1. executioner
  2. hangman

Refers to a person who carries out executions.

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Example Sentences

The executioner fulfilled his duty with an impressive seriousness.

El verdugo cumplió con su deber, a pesar de la controversia que generó su trabajo.

The executioner fulfilled his duty, despite the controversy his work generated.

El verdugo decidió ennorcar al prisionero en la plaza del pueblo.

The executioner decided to hang the prisoner in the town square.

El verdugo descuelló al prisionero en una ejecución pública, causando gran controversia.

The executioner decapitated the prisoner in a public execution, causing great controversy.