verb

embotar

dull

Hacer que algo pierda filo, fuerza o claridad, volviéndolo más débil o menos agudo.

The Spanish verb "embotar" means to dull or to blunt. It refers to making something less sharp, such as a knife or a pencil.

It can also be used figuratively, meaning to dull or weaken someone's senses, feelings, or enthusiasm. For example, "embotar la mente" means to dull the mind.

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Examples

A veces el calor puede embotar nuestra mente.verb

Sometimes the heat can dull our mind.

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