Question

what does the italicized word mean in the following sentence?

el cazador mata el animal.

defends
shoots
fights
kills

Explanation:

Identify the italicized word

The italicized word in the sentence "El cazador mata el animal" is "mata".

Translate the word

The word "mata" is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb matar, which translates to "to kill" in English.

Match with options

Comparing "kills" to the given choices:

• defends (defiende)
• shoots (dispara)
• fights (pelea / lucha)
• kills (mata)

Answer:

• defends
• shoots
• fights
• kills (Correct answer)