What is the Spanish word for "impale"?

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

English

impale

Spanish

empalar

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Alternative translations of "impale"

atravesar
ensartar
pinchar

Examples of how to use "impale" in Spanish

English
A sharp stake could impale someone.
Spanish
Una estaca afilada podría atravesar a alguien.
English
A needle impales the fabric quickly.
Spanish
Una aguja atraviesa la tela rápidamente.
English
She impaled the fish on a skewer.
Spanish
Ella atravesó el pez en una brocheta.
English
The chef is impaling olives on toothpicks.
Spanish
El chef está atravesando aceitunas en palillos.
English
We have impaled the samples for testing.
Spanish
Hemos atravesado las muestras para su prueba.

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