How to Say "to whip" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to whip” is “azotar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
to hit with a lash or strap
Examples
El jinete azotó al caballo para que corriera más rápido.
The rider whipped the horse so it would run faster.
Antiguamente, azotaban a los prisioneros como castigo.
In the past, they used to whip prisoners as punishment.
No debes azotar a los niños.
You should not spank children.
Using 'a' with People
When you use this verb with a person or a pet, you must put the word 'a' before them (e.g., 'azotar a alguien').
Spanking vs. Hitting
Mistake: “Using 'azotar' for a light tap.”
Correction: Use 'dar una palmada' for a light tap; 'azotar' implies a more forceful or repetitive hitting.
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