masacre de la motosierra
/masakɾe de la motosjera/from spelling rules
The English phrase "chainsaw massacre" is translated into Spanish as masacre de la motosierra.
This phrase describes a violent killing of many people using a chainsaw.
Which one should you use?
The phrase Masacre con motosierra is a formal alternative to the default term.
Did you know?
- While masacre refers to a massacre, the verb masacrar is often used in Spanish slang to mean 'to crush' or 'to defeat' an opponent convincingly in sports or games.
- The word sierra comes from the Latin word for 'saw' but is also the standard Spanish word for a 'mountain range'.
- The English word 'chainsaw' refers to the chain, but the Spanish motosierra focuses on the power source, the 'motor'.
Examples in context
- ¿Viste la película 'Masacre con motosierras' anoche?Did you watch the movie 'Chainsaw Massacre' last night?
- ¡Esa escena de la masacre con motosierras estuvo súper intensa!That scene with the chainsaw massacre was incredibly intense!
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a horror movie they watched.
- ElenaEsa película fue muy sangrienta, Javier.That movie was very bloody, Javier.
- JavierSí, la masacre de la motosierra fue impactante.Yes, the chainsaw massacre was shocking.
- Elena¿Te gustan las películas de terror así?Do you like horror movies like that?
- JavierA veces, pero esta fue demasiado.Sometimes, but this one was too much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
