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    Lápida (en. Stone)

    /ˈlapida/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Plate that is placed over a grave.
    Example Sentence: His grandfather's tombstone is decorated with carved flowers.
    La lápida de su abuelo está decorada con flores talladas.
    Definition: Term used in funerary architecture.
    Example Sentence: The archaeologist studied the ancient tombstone found at the site.
    El arqueólogo estudió la lápida antigua encontrada en el sitio.
    Definition: Symbol of remembering the deceased.
    Example Sentence: The tombstones in the cemetery bear touching inscriptions.
    Las lápidas en el cementerio llevan inscripciones conmovedoras.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: Derives from the Latin 'lapida', which means stone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: gravestone
    Common Phrase Meaning: Tombstone used specifically in a funerary context.
    lápida funeraria
    Common Phrase: engraved on the tombstone
    Common Phrase Meaning: Phrase or inscription that remains for memory.
    grabado en la lápida

    Related Words

    Related Word: grave
    Related Word Description: Place where bodies are buried.
    tumba
    Related Word: sepulcher
    Related Word Description: Structure where a body is kept.
    sepulcro

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Refers to a situation or thing that is considered final or irreversible.
    Slang Example: When he was told there were no more resources, he felt it was his professional tombstone.
    Cuando le dijeron que no había más recursos, sintió que era su lápida profesional.
    Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it can be used to describe something heavy or boring.
    Slang Example: That movie was a tombstone; I couldn't stay awake.
    Esa película fue una lápida; no pude mantenerme despierto.