English–Spanish
“whip” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aθoˈtaɾ/
Example
El jinete azotó al caballo.
The rider whipped the horse.
How to say “whip” in Spanish
“Whip” in Spanish is azotar.
Violent repeated blows from a long rod or whip.
Example sentences with azotar
La crisis económica azotó a muchas familias.
The economic crisis lashed many families.
Tips for using azotar
- Used literally for severe flogging and figuratively in more formal or journalistic language to mean 'ravage', whereas everyday 'hit' uses verbs like golpear or pegar.