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    Ataúd (en. Coffin)

    /atau̟ð/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Structure designed to hold the body of a deceased person.
    Example Sentence: The coffin was decorated with flowers for the funeral.
    El ataúd fue decorado con flores para el funeral.
    Definition: Box in which the mortal remains are transported.
    Example Sentence: The coffin arrived at the church for the ceremony.
    El ataúd llegó a la iglesia para la ceremonia.
    Definition: Symbol of death and mourning in various cultures.
    Example Sentence: The image of the coffin reminds us of the fragility of life.
    La imagen del ataúd nos recuerda la fragilidad de la vida.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the Hispano-Arabic 'at-taw', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'طوب ط': 'taub', 'lying down'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: to tie the coffin
    Meaning: To prepare or undertake something with determination.
    atar el ataúd
    Phrase: to take someone to the coffin
    Meaning: To lead someone to a situation of death or ruin.
    llevar a alguien al ataúd

    Related Words

    Related Word: funeral
    Description: Ceremony held in honor of a deceased person.
    funeral
    Related Word: mortuary
    Description: Relating to death or passing.
    mortuorio
    Related Word: burial
    Description: Place where a body is buried.
    sepultura

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Death or situation of imminent danger.
    Example: That place is a coffin, don't go there alone.
    Ese lugar es un ataúd, no vayas por ahí solo.
    Slang Meaning: Crossing of paths between life and death.
    Example: Being in the coffin is like being in critical condition.
    Estar en el ataúd es como estar en estado crítico.