ransom
US /ˈræn.səm/
UK /ˈræn.səm/
1.
rescate
a sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner
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The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the child.
Los secuestradores exigieron un gran rescate por el regreso seguro del niño.
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They refused to pay the ransom, hoping the police would find the captive.
Se negaron a pagar el rescate, esperando que la policía encontrara al cautivo.
1.
rescatar
to obtain the release of (a prisoner) by paying a ransom
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They managed to ransom the captured soldiers after lengthy negotiations.
Lograron rescatar a los soldados capturados después de largas negociaciones.
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The family worked tirelessly to raise money to ransom their loved one.
La familia trabajó incansablemente para recaudar dinero para rescatar a su ser querido.