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slur in Spanish

slur in Spanish is denigración, insulto discriminatorio / racista, peyorativo — slur means an offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.

slur in Spanish

denigración
noun
An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
insulto discriminatorio / racista
noun
An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
peyorativo
noun
An insult or slight, especially one that is muttered incoherently under one's breath.
legato
noun
(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).
ligadura
noun
(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).
ligadura de expresión
noun
(music) The symbol indicating a legato passage, written as an arc over the slurred notes (not to be confused with a tie).
arrastrar las palabras
verb
mascullar
verb

What does "slur" mean?

  1. noun An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.
    "The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field."
  2. noun Unclear, poorly separated speech.
    "His words were reduced to a slur after a few too many drinks."
  3. verb To pronounce words unclearly by running them together.
    "She was so tired she began to slur her words."

slur in a sentence

  • The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field.
  • His words were reduced to a slur after a few too many drinks.
  • She was so tired she began to slur her words.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slur" in Spanish?

"slur" in Spanish is denigración, insulto discriminatorio / racista, peyorativo. slur means: An offensive or insulting remark, especially one targeting a person's group identity.

How do you use "slur" in a sentence?

Example: "The player was suspended after using a racial slur on the field." In Spanish, "slur" is denigración, insulto discriminatorio / racista, peyorativo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "slur": denigración, insulto discriminatorio / racista, peyorativo, legato, ligadura, ligadura de expresión.

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