Apuñalado (en. Stabbed)

/apuɲaˈlado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to a person who has been injured with a knife.
The stabbed man was taken to the emergency room.
El hombre apuñalado fue llevado a urgencias.
Indicates a state that results from having received a stab.
When the police arrived, they found the stabbed person on the ground.
Cuando llegó la policía, encontraron al apuñalado en el suelo.

Etymology

From the verb "apuñalar," which comes from the noun "puñal."

Common Phrases and Expressions

stabbed in the back
referring to someone who has been unexpectedly betrayed.
apuñalado por la espalda
to feel stabbed
to feel that one has received deep emotional harm.
sentirse apuñalado

Related Words

stabbing
action of stabbing.
apuñalamiento
stab
wound caused by a dagger.
puñalada

Slang Meanings

To be in serious trouble.
After the fight, he was left stabbed in the neighborhood.
Después de la pelea, quedó apuñalado en el barrio.
To feel betrayed.
I feel stabbed by your betrayal.
Me siento apuñalado por tu traición.