slaughter
BrE /ˈslɔːtə/ AmE /ˈslɔːrtər/
noun / verb en → es
the act of killing animals for food or other purposes, usually in a factory setting
matanza, sacrificio
Collocations slaughterhouse · cattle slaughter
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The meat was produced in a modern slaughterhouse.
La carne fue producida en una matadero moderno.
the act of killing people, especially in large numbers or as part of a war or conflict
masacre, carnicería
Collocations slaughter on the battlefield · mass slaughter
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The massacre was a turning point in the war.
La masacre fue un punto de inflexión en la guerra.
to kill animals for food or other purposes, usually in a factory setting
matar (animales), sacrificar
- slaughter somebody/something
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The animals were slaughtered in the morning.
Los animales fueron sacrificados por la mañana.
to kill people, especially in large numbers or as part of a war or conflict
masacrar, matar (en masa)
- slaughter somebody/something
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The soldiers were slaughtered in the battle.
Los soldados fueron masacrados en la batalla.