Matándolas

Matándolas is a Spanish verbal construction formed by the gerund of the verb matar (matando) combined with the direct object pronoun las, which refers to a feminine plural antecedent. As a gerundial cluster, matándolas expresses ongoing action involving killing those feminine objects or beings, and it appears in sentences where the action is in progress or described as continuous.

Grammatical notes:

The pronoun las functions as a direct object and attaches to the end of the gerund, yielding matándolas. This forms a single word with an accent on the á to preserve the original stress pattern of the gerund: matándolas. In sentences with auxiliary verbs, the pronoun can appear attached to the gerund (Está matándolas) or be placed before the finite verb (Las está matando), though the former is common in continuous constructions.

Usage:

Matándolas is used in narrative or descriptive contexts to convey that the killing of the feminine plural referents is ongoing or being described as such. It can appear in news reports, literature, or dialogue. Because it conveys violence, it is typically encountered in contexts where the action is being discussed explicitly, and it should be employed with consideration for sensitivity and safety.

Related forms:

Related expressions include matando (the plain gerund), matar (the infinitive), or combinations with other auxiliary verbs such as está matando or siguen matándolas. The pronoun las can combine with other pronouns in more complex constructions (e.g., se las está matando) depending on voice and reflexive or indirect-object structures.

See also:

Spanish gerunds, clitic pronouns, and verb constructions with continuative aspect.