Duelos (en. Duels)

/ˈdwe.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of sorrow or distress experienced upon the death of a person.
The mourning for the loss of his mother was very difficult for him.
El duelo por la pérdida de su madre fue muy difícil para él.
Period during which this sadness is felt.
The mourning can last for months or even years.
El duelo puede durar meses o incluso años.
Set of ceremonies and practices related to mourning.
They attended a traditional mourning to honor the deceased.
Asistieron a un duelo tradicional para honrar al fallecido.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'duelus', related to pain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in mourning
To be in a period of pain due to the loss of someone.
estar en duelo
to overcome the mourning
To accept and move on after the loss of a loved one.
superar el duelo
to grieve
To carry out activities that help process the loss.
hacer duelo

Related Words

mourning
Period of sadness and commemoration following someone's death.
luto
sorrow
Feeling of pain from a loss or suffering.
aflicción
sadness
Emotional state of discouragement and discontent.
tristeza

Slang Meanings

To be in mourning
After the news, he was in mourning for a week.
Después de la noticia, él estuvo de duelo una semana.
Eternal mourning
There will always be an eternal mourning in his heart for the departure of his friend.
Siempre habrá un duelo eterno en su corazón por la partida de su amigo.