No. 12,403 in Spanish
maltratos
"Maltratos" means "abuse" or "mistreatment" in English.
In a sentence
Los maltratos hacia los animales son inaceptables.
Mistreatment towards animals is unacceptable.
Here, 'maltratos' refers to harmful actions or abuses directed towards animals.
Ella alzó la voz contra los maltratos laborales que sufría.
She raised her voice against the abuse at work she was experiencing.
In this sentence, 'maltratos' represents poor treatment or exploitation in the workplace.
Reportó los maltratos físicos que su vecino infligía a otros.
They reported the physical mistreatment their neighbor inflicted on others.
Here, 'maltratos' specifically refers to physical harm or injury imposed upon someone.
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