What is the Spanish word for "stab"?

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

English

stab

Spanish

puñalada

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Alternative translations of "stab"

apuñalar
pinchar
clavar
apuñalamiento

Examples of how to use "stab" in Spanish

English
A single stab wound was the cause of death.
Spanish
Una sola herida de arma blanca fue la causa de la muerte.
English
He stabs the tomato with a fork.
Spanish
Él clava el tomate con un tenedor.
English
She stabbed the board with a pencil.
Spanish
Ella clavó el lápiz en la tabla.
English
They are stabbing the fruit to check ripeness.
Spanish
Están pinchando la fruta para comprobar su madurez.
English
I have stabbed the package with a scissors.
Spanish
He pinchado el paquete con unas tijeras.

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A single stab wound was the cause of death.

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