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desahuciar a alguien
/desawˈθjaɾ a alˈɣjen/
to evict someone
El banco desahuciará a la familia si no pagan la hipoteca.
The bank will evict the family if they don't pay the mortgage.
Law
formal
To legally evict someone from their home, typically due to non-payment of rent or mortgage.
El juez ordenó desahuciar a los inquilinos por impago.
The judge ordered the eviction of the tenants for non-payment.
This phrase is commonly used in legal and financial contexts, particularly in Spain and Latin America.
Collocations
desahuciar a un inquilinoto evict a tenantdesahuciar a una familiato evict a family
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal Context
This phrase is specific to legal proceedings and should not be used in informal settings.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Always use this phrase in formal or legal contexts, such as court proceedings or legal documents.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'desahuciar,' which comes from 'des-' (undo) and 'ahucio' (a legal term related to possession).
Usage Notes
This phrase is formal and typically used in legal or financial contexts. It is not used in casual conversation.
Word Breakdown
desahuciar
to evict
verba alguien
someone
prepositional phraseDiccionario Español-Inglés