la matanza

the slaughter

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the slaughter Refers to the killing of many people or animals; depending on context, it can also mean “the massacre.”
SP: La película muestra la matanza de miles de animales.
EN: The film shows the slaughter of thousands of animals.

Me encanta eso, la matanza.

I love that, the slaughter.

— Érase una vez en… Hollywood (2019)

Porque la aeronave será famosa por la matanza y la destrucción.

Because the aircraft will be famous for killing and destruction.

— El viento se levanta (2013)

Tu mamá provocó la matanza de la feria.

Your mom caused the massacre at the fair.

— Zeta (2026)

La matanza debe acabar.

The slaughter must end.

— Academia Rushmore (1998)

Se dice que hay un olor peculiar en la matanza.

They say there’s a peculiar smell at the slaughterhouse.

— Genocidal Organ (2017)

Tomen un pequeño descanso de la matanza para almorzar.

Take a short break from the slaughter for lunch.

— Battle Royale (2000)