agravante
masc./fem.noun
1. aggravating circumstance, aggravating factor
circumstance that makes a crime more serious
Common combinations
- circunstancia agravante — aggravating circumstance
- factor agravante — aggravating factor
- agravante del delito — aggravating factor in the crime
- La reincidencia fue un agravante.Reoffending was an aggravating circumstance.
- El uso de un arma se consideró un agravante.The use of a weapon was considered an aggravating factor.
- El juez tuvo en cuenta la mentira como agravante.The judge took the lie into account as an aggravating circumstance.
2. aggravating, worsening
making a situation more serious or difficult
Common combinations
- factor agravante — aggravating factor
- circunstancia agravante — aggravating circumstance
- La falta de sueño es un factor agravante.Lack of sleep is an aggravating factor.
- La lluvia fue agravante para la situación.The rain made the situation worse.
- El silencio del acusado resultó agravante.The defendant's silence proved aggravating.
Phrases with this word
como agravante