What does secuestrar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word secuestrar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use secuestrar in Spanish.

The word secuestrar in Spanish means kidnap, hijack, seize. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word secuestrar

kidnap

verbo transitivo (raptar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La empresaria fue secuestrada a la salida de su propia oficina.
The businesswoman was kidnapped at the exit of her own office.

hijack

verbo transitivo (capturar un objetivo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tres bandidos con pasamontañas secuestraron un bus en la ruta 32.
Three bandits with ski masks hijacked a bus on Route 32.

seize

verbo transitivo (embargar bienes)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le secuestraron sus propiedades para responder a sus deudas.
Her property was seized to settle her debts.

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