Funerales (en. Funeral)

/funeˈɾales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Set of ceremonies carried out to honor a deceased person.
The funerals were held at the local church.
Los funerales se celebraron en la iglesia local.
Rituals associated with a person's death.
Funeral traditions vary between cultures.
Las tradiciones de los funerales varían entre culturas.
Solemn act that marks the end of someone's life.
We attended our grandfather's funeral with sorrow.
Asistimos a los funerales del abuelo con pesar.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'funeralis', related to the funeral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

state funeral
Funeral ceremony held in honor of figures of great importance or prominence.
funeral de estado
funeral procession
Parade or procession that accompanies the deceased to their resting place.
cortejo fúnebre
funeral service
Religious or civil ceremony that takes place before the burial.
servicio fúnebre

Related Words

mourning
Period of mourning after the death of a person.
duelo
grave
Place where the body is buried.
tumba
tombstone
Plate marking the location of a grave.
lápida

Slang Meanings

Boring or depressing situation.
That meeting was pure funeral, there was nothing interesting.
Esa reunión fue puro funeral, no había nada interesante.
Event or place with a sad or gloomy atmosphere.
The bar was like funerals, everyone was quiet and serious.
El bar estaba como funerales, todos callados y serios.
Moment when something ends or fails.
After losing the match, the locker room felt like funerals.
Después de perder el partido, el vestuario parecía funerales.