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desahuciar a alguien

/desawˈθjaɾ a alˈɣjen/
verb phrase★Intermediate— to evict someone
⚖️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

Synonyms

echar a alguienexpulsar a alguien

Antonyms

alojarproteger

Related Phrases

desahuciophrase
eviction

💡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
verb
+
a alguien
someone
prepositional phrase
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