What is the Spanish word for "contaminate"?

Learn how to say "contaminate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

contaminate

Spanish

contaminar

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Alternative translations of "contaminate"

infectar
ensuciar
contagiar

Examples of how to use "contaminate" in Spanish

English
One drop of poison can contaminate the water.
Spanish
Una gota de veneno puede contaminar el agua.
English
Chemicals contaminate the river every year.
Spanish
Los productos químicos contaminan el río cada año.
English
The factory contaminated the land last year.
Spanish
La fábrica contaminó la tierra el año pasado.
English
Workers are contaminating the soil now.
Spanish
Los trabajadores están contaminando el suelo ahora.
English
The spill has contaminated the drinking water.
Spanish
El derrame ha contaminado el agua potable.

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One drop of poison can contaminate the water.

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