Fallecer (en. Die)

/fa.le.'θeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cease to live, to die.
The grandmother passed away in her home surrounded by her family.
La abuela falleció en su hogar rodeada de su familia.
To happen or occur an event that ends life.
Many artists die young due to the pressure of fame.
Muchos artistas fallecen jóvenes debido a la presión de la fama.
To express that someone has died in a formal manner.
The doctor confirmed that the patient died during surgery.
El médico confirmó que el paciente falleció durante la cirugía.

Etymology

From Latin 'fallĕsce', which means to die.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pass away peacefully
To die without suffering or peacefully.
fallecer en paz
passed away due to
Indicates the specific reason for someone's death.
falleció a causa de
to die of old age
To die of natural causes due to old age.
fallecer de viejos

Related Words

death
The end of the life of a human being or animal.
muerte
to die
To cease to live; to have life come to an end.
morir
deceased
Person who has passed away.
difunto

Slang Meanings

To leave this world
My grandfather left this world last year.
Mi abuelo dejó este mundo el año pasado.
To go to the other neighborhood
Unfortunately, our friend went to the other neighborhood.
Desgraciadamente, nuestro amigo se fue al otro barrio.