How to Say "bloodstained" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bloodstained” is “sangriento” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El boxeador salió del ring con el rostro sangriento.
The boxer left the ring with a bloody face.
Fue una batalla sangrienta que duró varios días.
It was a bloody battle that lasted several days.
No me gustan las películas de terror porque son muy sangrientas.
I don't like horror movies because they are very gory.
Matching the Noun
This word must change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'sangriento' for masculine nouns (un video sangriento) and 'sangrienta' for feminine nouns (una escena sangrienta).
Word Order
This adjective usually comes after the noun. Placing it before the noun is rare and usually only found in very poetic or dramatic writing.
Using it for Steaks
Mistake: “Quiero mi bistec sangriento.”
Correction: Quiero mi bistec poco hecho (or) sangrante. 'Sangriento' implies a mess or violence; 'sangrante' or 'poco hecho' is for rare meat.
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