English–Spanish

“fatal” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/moɾˈtal/

Example

El accidente mortal ocurrió en la autopista.

The fatal accident happened on the highway.

Illustration for mortal (fatal)

How to say “fatal” in Spanish

“Fatal” in Spanish is mortal.

A danger that threatens life.

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

Example sentences with mortal

El veneno fue mortal para el animal.

The poison was fatal to the animal.

Tips for using mortal

  • Mortal is common in everyday speech for accidents and hazards, while letal is more frequent in medical or technical contexts.

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