How to Say "i kill" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i kill” is “mato” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
VerbA2
present action
Examples
Siempre mato las moscas con un periódico viejo.
I always kill the flies with an old newspaper.
Si no bebo café, mato a alguien del mal humor.
If I don't drink coffee, I'll kill someone from a bad mood. (Figurative)
Using the 'Personal A'
When the person or animal receiving the action (the direct object) is specific, you must put the word 'a' before it: 'Mato a la araña' (I kill the spider).
Mixing up 'mato' and 'mando'
Mistake: “Using 'yo mato una carta' (I kill a letter).”
Correction: The verb for sending is 'mandar'. Use 'yo mando una carta'. Remember that 'mato' is a strong action.
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