How to Say "to miscarry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to miscarry” is “abortar” — B2 level.
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less common, usually 'tener un aborto espontáneo' is used for this
Examples
Ella decidió abortar en una clínica privada.
She decided to have an abortion in a private clinic.
El derecho a abortar es un tema de debate en muchos países.
The right to have an abortion is a topic of debate in many countries.
Medical vs. Accidental
While 'abortar' is the verb for the action, if you want to say someone had a miscarriage (accidental), it is more common to say 'tuvo un aborto espontáneo'.
Confusion with the Noun
Mistake: “Saying 'Ella es abortar' to mean she is having an abortion.”
Correction: Use the verb form 'Ella va a abortar' or 'Ella está abortando'.
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