offence

əˈfɛns
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Translation of offence from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

insult

UK
something that causes upset or anger
UK
  • Her comments were taken as an offence by many..Sus comentarios fueron tomados como una ofensa por muchos.
2.

sports

US
team trying to score in sports
US
ofensiva fataque mequipo atacante
  • The offence played aggressively in the second half.La ofensiva jugó agresivamente en la segunda mitad.
3.

legal violation

UK
act of breaking a law or rule
UK
  • He was arrested for a serious offence..Fue arrestado por un delito grave.
4.

military

RareUK
action of attacking an enemy
RareUK
  • The troops prepared for the offence at dawn.Las tropas se prepararon para la ofensiva al amanecer.
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Expressions with offence: examples in English and translations in Spanish

sin ánimo de ofender
No offence, but I think you're wrong.
ofenderse
She might take offence at your comment.
error imperdonable
Forgetting the boss's birthday was a hanging offence.
no querer ofender
no pretender ofender
I mean no offence, but I disagree with you.
ofender
He didn't mean to cause offence with his comment.
infracción leve
falta leve
Arriving a few minutes late was only a minor offence at that office.

Synonyms and analogies of offence in English

Examples of offence in a sentence

  • The rude gesture was seen as an offence.
  • The offence struggled against a strong defense.
  • Their offence was unstoppable in the final quarter.
  • The judge ruled it as a minor offence.
  • Committing an offence can lead to severe penalties.
  • The general planned the offence with precision.

Translations of "offence" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
delitonm.

An indictable offence is a serious crime that warrants strict punishment.

Un delito mayor es un crimen serio que merece un castigo estricto.

infracciónnf.

Each statutory offence carries specific penalties outlined in the legal code.

Cada infracción legal conlleva sanciones específicas detalladas en el código legal.

ofensanf.

Any attempt to circumvent these rules is an offence in itself.

Cualquier intento de eludir estas reglas es una ofensa en sí misma.

faltanf.

In most other countries, it was considered a minor offence.

En la mayoría de los países se considera solo una falta.

ofensivanf.

You can also increase your units' offence and defence capabilities.

También puedes incrementar la capacidad ofensiva y defensiva de tus unidades.

ataquenm.

With his well-rounded training, he is good at both defence and offence.

Con su entrenamiento completo, es bueno tanto en defensa como en ataque.

atentadonm.

Poverty is an offence to the conscience of the modern world.

La pobreza es un atentado contra la conciencia del mundo moderno.

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Other translations for offence:

  • transgresiónnf.
  • figura delictivanf.
  • pecadonm.
  • agresiónnf.
  • agravionm.
  • insultonm.
  • equipo atacanten.

offence: Examples and translations in context

The severity of the indictable offence shocked even the seasoned detectives.

La gravedad del delito mayor impactó incluso a los detectives más experimentados.

Being charged with an indictable offence can result in a lengthy court process.

Ser acusado de un delito mayor puede resultar en un largo proceso judicial.

To be convicted of an indictable offence, the evidence must be convincing.

Para ser condenado por un delito grave, las pruebas deben ser convincentes.

In some cases, ignorance of a statutory offence does not excuse the crime.

En algunos casos, la ignorancia de una infracción legal no excusa el delito.

He was arrested for an indictable offence, causing a stir in the community.

Fue arrestado por un delito grave, causando conmoción en la comunidad.

Committing an indictable offence may lead to severe consequences in the legal system.

Cometer un delito grave puede acarrear consecuencias severas en el sistema legal.

Legal experts are discussing the implications of categorizing it as an indictable offence.

Los expertos legales están discutiendo las implicaciones de clasificarlo como un delito mayor.

Murder is a capital offence, which carries a death penalty.

El asesino es delito capital, que lleva la pena de muerte.

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