How to Say "spoil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “spoil” is “quemar” — B2 level.
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VerbB2informal
a surprise or plan
Examples
No le digas nada, ¡no quemes la película!
Don't tell him anything, don't spoil the movie!
El escándalo quemó su carrera política.
The scandal ruined his political career.
Figurative Damage
Think of this meaning as causing severe, irreparable damage to something non-physical, like a reputation or a secret.
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