What is the Spanish word for "disinfect"?

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

English

disinfect

Spanish

desinfectar

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Alternative translations of "disinfect"

desinfectar

Examples of how to use "disinfect" in Spanish

English
Alcohol disinfects wounds very effectively.
Spanish
El alcohol desinfecta las heridas de manera muy efectiva.
English
I disinfect the kitchen counter every morning.
Spanish
Desinfecto la encimera de la cocina cada mañana.
English
She disinfected the wound with antiseptic yesterday.
Spanish
Ella desinfectó la herida con antiséptico ayer.
English
They are disinfecting the classroom right now.
Spanish
Están desinfectando el aula en este momento.
English
We have disinfected all the toys this afternoon.
Spanish
Hemos desinfectado todos los juguetes esta tarde.

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Alcohol disinfects wounds very effectively.

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