English–Spanish
“slaughterhouse” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/mataˈðeɾo/
Example
Hay un matadero cerca de la ciudad.
A slaughterhouse is located near the city.
How to say “slaughterhouse” in Spanish
“Slaughterhouse” in Spanish is matadero.
Facility where animals are slaughtered and the meat is prepared for human consumption.
Example sentences with matadero
Los vecinos se quejaron del olor del matadero.
The neighbors complained about the odor of the slaughterhouse.
Tips for using matadero
- Used mainly in official reports and the press for industrial abattoirs, while a retail butcher is called carnicería in everyday speech.