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How to Say "hemorrhaging" in Spanish

The Spanish word forhemorrhagingis sangrandoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
VerbB2formal
losing money or resources rapidly
A brightly colored, overflowing sack of money with a large tear at the bottom, through which coins and bills are rapidly spilling out onto the floor.

Examples

La crisis está haciendo que el sector público siga sangrando recursos.

The crisis is causing the public sector to continue hemorrhaging resources.

El equipo de fútbol está sangrando puntos cruciales en cada partido.

The soccer team is bleeding crucial points in every match.

Figurative Extension

In advanced Spanish, 'sangrando' is often a strong, dramatic way to describe serious, ongoing loss, much like the English 'hemorrhaging' money.

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