English–Spanish
“cut down” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/taˈlaɾ/
Example
Ten cuidado al talar ese árbol; está podrido.
Be careful when cutting down that tree; it's rotten.
How to say “cut down” in Spanish
“Cut down” in Spanish is talar.
A tree cut at its base, collapsing and leaving a stump and a fallen trunk.
Example sentences with talar
No se permite talar árboles en esta zona protegida.
It is not permitted to cut down trees in this protected area.
Tips for using talar
- Talar appears mainly in forestry and official contexts, and when referring to pruning branches Spanish speakers usually say podar while cortar denotes ordinary cutting.