guillotine in Spanish

guillotine in Spanish is guillotina, guillotinar — guillotine means a device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.

guillotine in Spanish

guillotina

noun

guillotinar

verb

What does "guillotine" mean?

noun A device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.
"Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution."
noun A cutting tool or machine with a hinged or sliding blade, used to trim paper or other flat materials.
"The print shop used a guillotine to cut the stack of flyers to size."
verb To execute someone using a guillotine, or to cut something with one.
"The paper was guillotined into neat, equal sheets."
noun A parliamentary procedure that sets a firm deadline for ending debate on a bill.
"The government applied the guillotine to force a vote before midnight."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

guillotine in a sentence

Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.
The print shop used a guillotine to cut the stack of flyers to size.
The paper was guillotined into neat, equal sheets.
The government applied the guillotine to force a vote before midnight.

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "guillotine" in Spanish?

"guillotine" in Spanish is guillotina, guillotinar. guillotine means: A device with a tall frame and a heavy angled blade, historically used to carry out executions by beheading.

How do you use "guillotine" in a sentence?

Example: "Thousands were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution." In Spanish, "guillotine" is guillotina, guillotinar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "guillotine": guillotina, guillotinar.

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