Ataúd (en. Coffin)
/atau̟ð/
Meaning & Definition
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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 take someone to the coffin
Meaning: To lead someone to a situation of death or ruin.
llevar a alguien al ataúd
Phrase: to tie the coffin
Meaning: To prepare or undertake something with determination.
atar el 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.