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    Cementerio (en. Cemetery)

    /θe̞menˈteɾio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Space or land where corpses are buried.
    The village cemetery has very old graves.
    El cementerio del pueblo tiene unas tumbas muy antiguas.
    Place where tribute is paid to the deceased.
    On Day of the Dead, many families visit the cemetery.
    En el día de los muertos, muchas familias visitan el cementerio.
    Land specifically designated for burials.
    The new cemetery was inaugurated last year.
    El nuevo cementerio fue inaugurado el año pasado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coemeterium', which means 'place to sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rest in peace
    Phrase used to wish that a deceased person has a peaceful rest.
    descansar en paz
    visit the cemetery
    Action of going to the cemetery, usually to honor the dead.
    visitar el cementerio
    bury someone
    Ritual of placing a deceased person in the cemetery.
    enterrar a alguien

    Related Words

    tomb
    Structure that contains a corpse.
    tumba
    deceased
    Person who has passed away.
    difunto
    funeral
    Ceremony held in honor of a deceased person.
    funeral

    Slang Meanings

    Land of the quiet
    In the movie, the protagonist mentions that the city has its 'land of the quiet' in the old cemetery.
    En la película, el protagonista se menciona que la ciudad tiene su 'tierra de los callados' en el viejo cementerio.
    urban mausoleum
    Some say the cemetery is like an urban mausoleum full of stories.
    Algunos dicen que el cementerio es como un mausoleo urbano lleno de historias.