English–Spanish

“take revenge” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beŋˈgaɾ/

Example

Ella quiere vengar a su hermano.

She wants to take revenge for her brother.

Illustration for vengar (take revenge)

How to say “take revenge” in Spanish

“Take revenge” in Spanish is vengar.

Act of avenging a harmed person, for oneself or another.

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

Example sentences with vengar

No debes vengar a nadie por una discusión.

You must not take revenge on anyone over an argument.

Tips for using vengar

  • Spanish commonly uses the reflexive 'vengarse de alguien' to say 'take revenge on someone', so expect the reflexive construction in everyday speech.

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