Fallecimiento (en. Death)
/fa.le.θi.mién.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Extinction of the life of a human being.
The death of his grandfather affected him deeply.
El fallecimiento de su abuelo lo afectó profundamente.
Event that marks the end of someone's existence.
The death of the artist was a big shock for his fans.
El fallecimiento del artista fue un gran choque para sus seguidores.
Event that refers to death.
The death was announced on the news.
El fallecimiento fue anunciado en las noticias.
Etymology
From the verb 'fallecer', which comes from the Latin 'fallēscere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sudden death
Unexpected or sudden death.
fallecimiento repentino
cause of death
Reason or cause that provokes death.
causa de fallecimiento
natural death
Death that occurs due to natural causes.
fallecimiento natural
Related Words
to die
To stop living.
morir
deceased
Person who has passed away.
difunto
mourning
State of mourning for someone's death.
luto
Slang Meanings
To pass to a better life
My uncle passed to a better life last month.
Mi tío pasó a mejor vida el mes pasado.
To leave this world
She left this world in peace.
Ella dejó este mundo en paz.