What is the Spanish word for "mutilation"?

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

English

mutilation

Spanish

mutilación

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Alternative translations of "mutilation"

desmembramiento
amputación
desfiguración
desgarramiento

Examples of how to use "mutilation" in Spanish

English
Female genital mutilation is a human rights violation.
Spanish
La mutilación genital femenina es una violación de los derechos humanos.
English
The museum displayed a sculpture after mutilation.
Spanish
El museo exhibió una escultura tras la mutilación.
English
They spoke about animal mutilation in class.
Spanish
Hablaron sobre la mutilación animal en clase.
English
He described the book's scene of mutilation quietly.
Spanish
Él describió en silencio la escena de mutilación del libro.
English
Doctors treat victims of mutilation with care.
Spanish
Los médicos tratan con cuidado a las víctimas de mutilación.

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