English–Spanish

“suicide” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/swiˈθiðjo/

Example

Si alguien habla de suicidio, busca ayuda.

If someone talks about suicide, seek help.

Illustration for suicidio (suicide)

How to say “suicide” in Spanish

“Suicide” in Spanish is suicidio.

Intentional self-killing.

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

Example sentences with suicidio

Los pensamientos de suicidio requieren atención profesional.

Thoughts of suicide require professional attention.

Tips for using suicidio

  • In sensitive or polite speech speakers often use euphemisms such as quitarse la vida or intento de quitarse la vida and prefer person-first phrasing rather than calling someone suicida.

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