English–Spanish
“gnaw” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾkoˈmeɾ/
Example
El ratón carcome el queso.
The mouse is gnawing the cheese.
How to say “gnaw” in Spanish
“Gnaw” in Spanish is carcomer.
An object slowly corroded from the inside.
Example sentences with carcomer
¿No te carcome la conciencia por eso?
Doesn't your conscience gnaw at you about that?
Tips for using carcomer
- Expect carcomer in phrases with an indirect object to show internal distress (for example 'a ella le carcome la culpa'), so do not assume it always denotes a literal bite.