No. 12,456 in Spanish
matando
"Killing."
In a sentence
El héroe estaba matando al dragón para salvar la princesa.
The hero was killing the dragon to save the princess.
Describes an action of causing the dragon to die, signifying an act of bravery in the story context.
Las personas están matando el tiempo mientras esperan en la fila.
People are killing time while waiting in line.
Metaphorically refers to spending time idly or engaging in less significant activities while waiting.
Estás matando tus oportunidades de éxito al no esforzarte.
You are killing your chances of success by not making an effort.
Figuratively indicates ruining or diminishing potential possibilities for success through inaction.
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