Defunción (en. Death)

/defunθion/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of dying or the fact of having died.
My grandfather's death left us very sad.
La defunción de mi abuelo nos dejó muy tristes.
Document that certifies the death of a person.
We need the death certificate to carry out the procedures.
Necesitamos el certificado de defunción para realizar los trámites.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'defunctio', which means 'the act of dying'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural death
Death that occurs due to natural causes.
defunción natural
death certificate
Official document that certifies the death of a person.
certificado de defunción
imminent death
Situation in which a person's death is expected soon.
defunción inminente

Related Words

to pass away
To die; to cease living.
fallecer
deceased
One who has lost their life.
muerto
loss
The fact of losing someone through death.
pérdida

Slang Meanings

Passing.
He had an unexpected death.
Él tuvo una defunción inesperada.
Death.
His death was very sad for everyone.
Su defunción fue muy triste para todos.