English–Spanish
“censor” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θensuˈɾaɾ/
Example
El gobierno decidió censurar la película por su violencia.
The government decided to censor the film because of its violence.
How to say “censor” in Spanish
“Censor” in Spanish is censurar.
A government official covering a newspaper headline with a hand.
Example sentences with censurar
El profesor no puede censurar las opiniones de los estudiantes.
The teacher cannot censor the students' opinions.
Tips for using censurar
- In everyday speech, speakers often prefer criticar for casual disapproval because censurar suggests institutional suppression or formal condemnation.