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abort in Spanish

abort in Spanish is aborto, abortar — abort means to stop an action, plan, or process before it is finished, usually because of a problem.

abort in Spanish

aborto
noun
abortar
verb
(transitive, biology) To cause an organism to develop minimally; to cause rudimentary development to happen; to prevent maturation. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

What does "abort" mean?

  1. verb To stop an action, plan, or process before it is finished, usually because of a problem.
    "The pilot had to abort the landing due to high winds."
  2. verb (medical) To end a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb.
    "The clinic provides counseling for patients considering whether to abort a pregnancy."
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abort in a sentence

  • The pilot had to abort the landing due to high winds.
  • The developers aborted the update after users reported crashes.
  • The clinic provides counseling for patients considering whether to abort a pregnancy.

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What is "abort" in Spanish?

"abort" in Spanish is aborto, abortar. abort means: To stop an action, plan, or process before it is finished, usually because of a problem.

How do you use "abort" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot had to abort the landing due to high winds." In Spanish, "abort" is aborto, abortar.

Are there other ways to say "abort" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "abort": aborto, abortar.

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