matando
“matando” means “killing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
killing
Also: murdering, slaying
📝 In Action
La policía lo encontró matando el tiempo en el parque.
B1The police found him killing time in the park.
El cazador estuvo matando mosquitos toda la noche.
A2The hunter was killing mosquitoes all night.
overwhelming
Also: causing extreme effort, exhausting
📝 In Action
Este calor me está matando, necesito un aire acondicionado.
B1This heat is killing me; I need air conditioning.
El nuevo proyecto nos está matando de trabajo.
B2The new project is overwhelming us with work.
slaying
Also: crushing it, looking stunning
📝 In Action
¡Esa chica está matando con su nuevo corte de pelo!
C1That girl is slaying with her new haircut!
El equipo de fútbol está matando en la liga este año.
C1The soccer team is crushing it in the league this year.
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Words that translate to "matando" in Spanish:
crushing it→exhausting→killing→looking stunning→murdering→overwhelming→slaying→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: matando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'matando' in its figurative sense of causing distress?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'matar' comes from the Vulgar Latin word *mattāre*, which originally meant 'to strike down' or 'to defeat,' particularly in the context of games or combat. It eventually evolved to mean specifically 'to take life.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (documented forms of 'matar' appear early)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'matando' end in -ando instead of -iendo?
'Matando' is the 'doing' form (gerund) of the verb 'matar'. Since 'matar' is an '-ar' verb, it always uses the '-ando' ending. Only '-er' and '-ir' verbs use the '-iendo' ending.
Can I use 'matando' by itself without 'estar'?
Yes, but its function changes slightly. When used alone, it means 'while killing' or 'by killing,' describing how another action is performed: 'Corrió matando la sed con agua' (He ran, quenching his thirst with water).