eutanasia
/eutaˈnasja/feminine
The Spanish word for euthanasia is eutanasia.
eutanasia is a noun used to describe the practice of killing a human being or animal.
Meaning: practice of killing a human being or animal (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
eutanasia is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article la (la eutanasia). If you wish to express the action of performing the act, use the verb eutanasiar.
How do you pronounce it?
/eutaˈnasja/
Did you know?
- In Spanish bioethics, eutanasia is frequently contrasted with encarnizamiento terapéutico, which refers to 'therapeutic stubbornness' or over-treatment.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term sacrificio is used instead of eutanasia when referring specifically to animals, meaning 'sacrifice'.
- Spain became one of the first countries in Europe to formally legalize eutanasia through a specific organic law in 2021.
Examples in context
- Muchos consideran que la eutanasia es una forma de aliviar el dolor del paciente.Many consider euthanasia a way to relieve a patient's suffering.This sentence shows how people view eutanasia in relation to relieving patient suffering.Tatoeba #945410 by hayastan, translation #1293162 by marcelostockle
- Algunos médicos están a favor de la eutanasia, mientras que otros creen que va contra el juramento hipocrático.Some doctors are in favor of euthanasia while others believe it goes against the Hippocratic oath.This sentence illustrates the debate among doctors regarding eutanasia and the Hippocratic oath.Tatoeba #670226 by Shishir, translation #669593 by darinmex
- La eutanasia es un tema controvertido en la sociedad actual.Euthanasia is a controversial topic in today's society.
- Algunas personas defienden el derecho a una muerte digna.Some people defend the right to die with dignity.
- El debate sobre la eutanasia es muy complejo.The debate about euthanasia is very complex.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a news article about law changes.
- SofíaLeí que la eutanasia ahora es legal aquí.I read that euthanasia is now legal here.
- JavierSí, Javier cree que es un derecho humano.Yes, Javier believes it is a human right.
- SofíaYo no estoy segura sobre la eutanasia.I am not sure about euthanasia.
- JavierEs comprensible, Sofía, es una decisión difícil.It is understandable, Sofía, it is a difficult decision.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “euthanasia” translations and entries eutanasia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
