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    Matan (en. Kill)

    /maˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of causing the death of someone or something.
    They kill the insects that invade their house.
    Ellos matan a los insectos que invaden su casa.
    To end the life of a living being.
    Hunters kill animals for their food.
    Los cazadores matan animales para su alimentación.
    To destroy or eliminate something.
    Sometimes wars kill the hope of a people.
    A veces las guerras matan la esperanza de un pueblo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'māns', which means 'to kill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kill two birds with one stone
    Achieving two goals with a single action.
    matan dos pájaros de un tiro
    to kill someone with sweetness
    To deceive or manipulate someone subtly.
    matan a alguien con dulzura

    Related Words

    to kill
    To cause death.
    matar
    death
    End of life.
    muerte
    to assassinate
    To take someone's life, generally illegally.
    asassinar

    Slang Meanings

    To kill time
    I'm going to kill time by watching a series.
    Voy a matar el tiempo viendo una serie.
    To laugh oneself to death
    That joke killed me with laughter.
    Ese chiste me mató de risa.