Cadáveres (en. Corpses)

/kaˈða.βe.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Body of a person who has passed away.
The corpses were transferred to the morgue.
Los cadáveres fueron trasladados a la morgue.
Corpse in an advanced state of decomposition.
Corpses were found in the forest.
Se encontraron cadáveres en el bosque.
Refers to the dead in situations of conflict or violence.
The corpses from the war were a sad reminder.
Los cadáveres de la guerra fueron un triste recordatorio.

Etymology

From Latin 'cadaver', meaning 'dead body'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

corpses on the street
Reference to bodies that remain exposed in a public place.
cadáveres en la calle
forgotten corpses
Refers to deceased individuals who have not received a proper burial.
cadáveres olvidados
unidentifiable corpses
Bodies that have not been claimed or whose names are unknown.
cadáveres sin identificación

Related Words

death
Cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism.
muerte
funeral
Ceremony held in honor of a deceased person.
funeral
burial
Action of burying a corpse.
entierro

Slang Meanings

Dead under unexpected circumstances.
That guy is like corpses in the corner, he doesn’t move at all.
Ese tipo está como cadáveres en la esquina, ni se mueve.
Extreme seriousness or apathy.
Don’t be corpses and cheer up to go out with us.
No seas cadáveres y anímate a salir con nosotros.