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No. 9,195 in Spanish

aborto

The Spanish word "aborto" translates to "abortion" in English, meaning the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb.

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  • El aborto espontáneo puede ser una experiencia emocionalmente difícil para muchas mujeres.

    A miscarriage can be an emotionally challenging experience for many women.

    Here, 'aborto' is used in the context of a spontaneous abortion, commonly referred to as a miscarriage.

  • El debate sobre el aborto y sus implicaciones legales y éticas sigue siendo un tema controversial.

    The debate about abortion and its legal and ethical implications remains a controversial topic.

    In this sentence, 'aborto' refers to the voluntary termination of a pregnancy, often discussed in social and legal contexts.

  • En algunas culturas, el aborto de animales es realizado como control poblacional.

    In some cultures, the abortion of animals is performed as a means of population control.

    This usage of 'aborto' describes the termination of animal pregnancies, highlighting its application to veterinary or agricultural practices.

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