suicide
BrE /ˈsjuː.ɪˌsaɪd/ AmE /ˈsuː.ɪˌsaɪd/
noun en → es
the act of killing yourself on purpose
suicidio, autoinmolación
Collocations commit suicide · die by suicide
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He was found dead in his room, and it is believed that he committed suicide.
Se encontró muerto en su habitación y se cree que cometió suicidio.
an attempt to kill yourself, even if you are not successful
tentativa de suicidio, intento fallido de suicidio
Collocations attempt suicide · survive a suicide attempt
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She attempted suicide but was saved by her friends.
Ella intentó suicidarse pero fue salvada por sus amigos.
the reason why someone commits or attempts suicide
motivo, causa del suicidio
Collocations suicide risk factors · mental health issues as a cause of suicide
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The main causes of suicide among young people are depression and loneliness.
Las principales causas de suicidio entre los jóvenes son la depresión y la soledad.
the number of people who commit suicide in a particular place or time period
estadísticas de suicidios, cifras de suicidio
Collocations suicide rates · annual suicide statistics
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The latest figures show an increase in the number of suicides among teenagers.
Los últimos datos muestran un aumento en el número de suicidios entre adolescentes.