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    Esquela (en. Obituary)

    /esˈkwela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A death notice that is published in newspapers or sent as a notice to friends and family.
    The family published a notice in the newspaper to inform about his death.
    Los familiares publicaron una esquela en el periódico para informar sobre su fallecimiento.
    A letter or short document generally of a formal nature.
    I sent a notice to my friend to invite him to the meeting.
    Le envié una esquela a mi amigo para invitarlo a la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'schedula', which means 'small sheet or paper'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    obituary notice
    A document that officially informs about the death of a person.
    esquela de defunción
    to send a notice
    To send a written notice to someone, usually to notify of an important event.
    mandar una esquela

    Related Words

    death
    The act of dying.
    fallecimiento
    obituary
    An article in a newspaper that informs about the death of a notable person.
    obituario
    mourning
    A period of mourning for the death of someone.
    luto

    Slang Meanings

    A death notice used in a lighthearted or humorous way.
    Saying that one should send a 'notice' when someone retires or is not coming back.
    Decir que hay que mandar una 'esquela' cuando alguien se retira o no va a volver.