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“eradication” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eksteɾˈminjo/

Example

Queremos el exterminio de la enfermedad.

We want the eradication of the disease.

Illustration for exterminio (eradication)

How to say “eradication” in Spanish

“Eradication” in Spanish is exterminio.

Total, irreversible removal.

Full entry for exterminio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with exterminio

Llamaron al servicio de exterminio por las cucarachas.

They called the pest control service because of the cockroaches.

Tips for using exterminio

  • Typically used for pests, diseases, or infestations, and when applied to people it implies extreme mass violence.

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