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“revenge” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beŋˈganθa/

Example

No valió la pena buscar venganza.

It wasn't worth seeking revenge.

Illustration for venganza (revenge)

How to say “revenge” in Spanish

“Revenge” in Spanish is venganza.

Payback or retaliation carried out to settle a personal wrong.

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

Example sentences with venganza

Tomar venganza rara vez soluciona algo.

Taking revenge rarely solves anything.

Tips for using venganza

  • In formal or political contexts Spanish speakers often use represalia for retaliation, while venganza is used for personal, morally charged revenge.

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