atentado
Meanings
Noun
1. violent attack, bombing
2. attempt (e.g. an attempt on somebody's life)
Examples4
atentado terrorista
terrorist attack
Hubo un atentado contra el presidente.
There was an attempt on the president's life.
Se cometió un atentado contra la vida del presidente.
There was an attempt on the president's life.
Después del atentado, las medidas de seguridad fueron reforzadas.
After the attack, security measures were strengthened.