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stab in Spanish

stab in Spanish is cuchillada, puñalada, acuchillamiento — stab means to pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

stab in Spanish

cuchillada
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
puñalada
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
acuchillamiento
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
estocada
noun
An act of stabbing or thrusting with an object.
cuchillada
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
puñalada
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
estocada
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
punzada
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
punzadura
noun
A wound made by stabbing.
puñalada
noun
Pain inflicted on a person's feelings.
apuñalar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
acuchillar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
clavar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
enclavar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
ennavajar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
estocar
verb
(transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.
punzar
verb
(intransitive) To cause a sharp, painful sensation (often used with at).

What does "stab" mean?

  1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
    "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm."
  2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
    "She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound."
  3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
    "I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself."
  4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.
    "He felt a stab of guilt after the argument."

stab in a sentence

  • The victim was stabbed twice in the arm.
  • He accidentally stabbed himself with a fork.
  • She was rushed to hospital with a stab wound.
  • I'll take a stab at fixing the leak myself.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stab" in Spanish?

"stab" in Spanish is cuchillada, puñalada, acuchillamiento. stab means: To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

How do you use "stab" in a sentence?

Example: "The victim was stabbed twice in the arm." In Spanish, "stab" is cuchillada, puñalada, acuchillamiento.

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

Yes — Spanish has 13 translations listed for "stab": cuchillada, puñalada, acuchillamiento, estocada, punzada, punzadura.

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