What is the Spanish word for "spoil"?

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

English

spoil

Spanish

echar a perder

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Alternative translations of "spoil"

estropear
arruinar
mimar
consentir

Examples of how to use "spoil" in Spanish

English
Don't let one bad apple spoil the bunch.
Spanish
No dejes que una manzana podrida arruine el cajón.
English
Parents often spoil their children with gifts.
Spanish
Los padres a menudo malcrían a sus hijos con regalos.
English
She spoiled the cake by leaving it outside.
Spanish
Ella arruinó el pastel al dejarlo afuera.
English
They are spoiling the surprise right now.
Spanish
Están arruinando la sorpresa ahora mismo.
English
I have spoiled the milk; it smells bad.
Spanish
He echado a perder la leche; huele mal.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "spoil" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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