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estrangular

es-trahn-goo-LAHR/estɾaŋɡuˈlaɾ/

“estrangular” means “to strangle” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to strangle

Also: to throttle, to choke
VerbB1regular ar
A simple illustration of a thick rope tied in a tight knot around a wooden post, showing pressure.
gerundestrangulando
past Participleestrangulado
infinitiveestrangular

📝 In Action

El asesino intentó estrangular a su víctima.

B1

The killer tried to strangle his victim.

Ten cuidado con esa cuerda, no te vayas a estrangular.

A2

Be careful with that rope, don't accidentally strangle yourself.

Las manos del atacante lo estrangularon con fuerza.

B2

The attacker's hands throttled him with force.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asfixiar (to suffocate)
  • ahogar (to choke/drown)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • intentar estrangular – to attempt to strangle
  • morir estrangulado – to die by strangulation

to stifle

Also: to choke off, to restrict
VerbB2regular ar
A small green sprout trying to grow under a heavy grey stone that is blocking its path.

📝 In Action

Los altos impuestos están estrangulando la economía nacional.

B2

High taxes are stifling the national economy.

La falta de inversión estranguló el proyecto antes de empezar.

C1

The lack of investment choked off the project before it started.

Esa ley va a estrangular el crecimiento de las pequeñas empresas.

B2

That law is going to restrict the growth of small companies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estrangular la economía – to stifle the economy
  • estrangular el crecimiento – to choke off growth

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrangularan
yoestrangulara
túestrangularas
vosotrosestrangularais
nosotrosestranguláramos
él/ella/ustedestrangulara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrangulen
yoestrangule
túestrangules
vosotrosestranguléis
nosotrosestrangulemos
él/ella/ustedestrangule

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrangularon
yoestrangulé
túestrangulaste
vosotrosestrangulasteis
nosotrosestrangulamos
él/ella/ustedestranguló

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrangulaban
yoestrangulaba
túestrangulabas
vosotrosestrangulabais
nosotrosestrangulábamos
él/ella/ustedestrangulaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesestrangulan
yoestrangulo
túestrangulas
vosotrosestranguláis
nosotrosestrangulamos
él/ella/ustedestrangula
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Words that translate to "estrangular" in Spanish:

to choke→to restrict→to stifle→to strangle→to throttle→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: estrangular

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most accurate translation for 'estrangular la economía'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
estrangulamiento(strangulation) — Noun
estrangulador(strangler) — Noun
estrangulada(strangled woman) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'strangulare', which comes from a Greek word meaning 'to twist' or 'to throttle'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: strangleFrench: étranglerItalian: strangolare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'estrangular' a regular verb?

Yes, it is a completely regular -ar verb in all tenses.

Can I use 'estrangular' for a person who is choking on food?

No, if someone is choking on food, use 'atragantarse'. 'Estrangular' implies someone or something is squeezing the neck from the outside.

Is it a common word?

It is moderately common. You will see it often in news reports or dramatic storytelling, and sometimes in business news.