How to Say "stab" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stab” is “puñalada” — B1 level.
Examples
El hombre fue llevado al hospital tras recibir una puñalada.
The man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed.
La herida parece una puñalada profunda.
The wound looks like a deep stab wound.
El pirata atacó con una puñalada rápida.
The pirate attacked with a quick knife thrust.
Action vs. Result
In Spanish, the ending '-ada' often turns a tool into an action or its result. Just as 'cuchara' (spoon) becomes 'cucharada' (spoonful), 'puñal' (dagger) becomes 'puñalada' (stab).
Feminine Noun
This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if the person doing the stabbing is male.
Mixing up the weapon and the wound
Mistake: “Me hirió con una puñalada.”
Correction: Me hirió con un puñal.
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