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How to Say "to bore" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “to bore” is “matar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
VerbB1informal
used with 'de aburrimiento' (with boredom)
A person sitting on a bench in a quiet public area, patiently reading a book to pass the time.

Examples

Mientras esperaba el autobús, leí un libro para matar el tiempo.

While I waited for the bus, I read a book to kill time.

Esta clase me está matando de aburrimiento.

This class is killing me with boredom.

Mi jefe me mata con tanto trabajo.

My boss is killing me with so much work.

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