English–Spanish
“spoil” in Spanish
How to say “spoil” in Spanish
“Spoil” in Spanish is mimar.
Excessive pampering that produces clingy, dependent behavior.
Example sentences with mimar
Los abuelos suelen mimar a los nietos cuando los visitan.
Grandparents tend to pamper their grandchildren when they visit.
Tips for using mimar
- The verb typically takes a person or animal with the preposition a (mimar a alguien) and often functions as a light reproach or joke rather than a formal accusation.
Other Spanish words for “spoil”
No quiero arruinar la sorpresa.
I don't want to spoil the surprise.
No quiero estropear la sorpresa.
I don't want to spoil the surprise.