English–Spanish
“maim” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/mutiˈlaɾ/
Example
La explosión mutiló a varios soldados.
The explosion maimed several soldiers.
How to say “maim” in Spanish
“Maim” in Spanish is mutilar.
Severe physical disfigurement from cutting off or destroying a body part.
Example sentences with mutilar
Tras el accidente, le habían mutilado la mano y necesitó cirugía.
After the accident, his hand had been amputated and he needed surgery.
Tips for using mutilar
- Register is harsh and vivid in Spanish, so the word appears often in news or crime contexts while medical contexts prefer amputar or perder una extremidad.