Spanish Word · Intermediate
tancar
to stop the flow of a liquid, especially blood from a wound
Pronunciation: /tanˈkaɾ/
Meaning
to stop the flow of a liquid, especially blood from a wound
Example
El médico logró tancar la hemorragia rápidamente.
The doctor managed to stop the bleeding quickly.
Practice tips
- Practice tancar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.