Matanza (en. Killing)

/ma'tanθa/

Slang Meanings

Slang meaning: Large number of deaths in a conflict or tragic event.
Example: That fight was a real slaughter.
Esa pelea fue una verdadera matanza.
Slang meaning: Party where an animal is sacrificed in a festive atmosphere.
Example: The slaughter they had last weekend was a lot of fun.
La matanza que hicieron el fin de semana fue muy divertida.