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    Matadero (en. Slaughterhouse)

    /mataˈðeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place intended for the slaughter of animals.
    The city's slaughterhouse complies with all health regulations.
    El matadero de la ciudad cumple con todas las normativas de sanidad.
    Site of slaughter, especially of livestock.
    The meat I bought comes from a slaughterhouse that follows ethical practices.
    La carne que compré proviene de un matadero que sigue prácticas éticas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to kill' with the suffix '-house', indicating places.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a slaughterhouse
    To carry out an activity in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner.
    hacer matadero
    with a slaughterhouse face
    To be very tired or worn out.
    con cara de matadero

    Related Words

    to kill
    To end the life of a being.
    matar
    I slaughter
    The act of sacrificing, especially livestock.
    abato
    meat
    Edible tissue of an animal.
    carne

    Slang Meanings

    Disastrous or chaotic state.
    That party ended in a total slaughterhouse.
    Esa fiesta terminó en un matadero total.
    Place where a violent event occurs.
    The bar turned into a slaughterhouse after the fight.
    El bar se convirtió en un matadero después de la pelea.