English–Spanish
“spread” in Spanish
How to say “spread” in Spanish
“Spread” in Spanish is untar.
A thin smear of butter being spread over a slice of bread.
Example sentences with untar
Siempre unto el pan con aceite antes de desayunar.
I always spread oil on bread before breakfast.
Tips for using untar
- The cooking sense is far more common, and when untar means 'bribe' the tone is colloquial and sobornar is more appropriate in formal contexts.
Other Spanish words for “spread”
El rumor circula por todo el barrio.
The rumor is spreading throughout the neighborhood.
Tenemos que difundir esta noticia.
We have to spread this news.
La difusión de la tecnología fue rápida.
The spread of the technology was rapid.
No debemos propagar rumores sin verificar.
We should not spread unverified rumors.
Quiero popularizar buenos hábitos entre mis amigos.
I want to spread good habits among my friends.
La propagación de noticias falsas causa confusión.
The spread of false news causes confusion.