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    Luto (en. Mourning)

    /ˈluto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A period of time in which grief is expressed due to a death.
    She mourned for a year after her grandmother's death.
    Ella guardó luto durante un año después de la muerte de su abuela.
    Clothing or symbol that denotes the state of mourning.
    Mourning often manifests through black clothing.
    El luto se manifiesta a menudo a través de ropa negra.
    The pain and sadness felt for the loss of a loved one.
    Mourning can be a difficult process that takes time.
    El luto puede ser un proceso difícil que lleva tiempo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'luctus', which means grief or sadness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in mourning
    Indicates that one is in a period of grief.
    estar de luto
    to mourn
    Reflects an act of remembering or commemorating a deceased person.
    hacer luto
    to wear mourning
    Dressing in mourning colors, especially black.
    llevar luto

    Related Words

    grief
    A feeling of sadness due to someone's death.
    duelo
    affliction
    A state of pain or emotional distress.
    aflicción
    sadness
    A feeling of suffering or discouragement.
    tristeza

    Slang Meanings

    Cultural mourning in specific communities.
    In some cultures, mourning extends to the entire community.
    En algunas culturas, el luto se extiende a toda la comunidad.
    To refer lightly to moments of sadness.
    I don't want to be in mourning for a friend who moved away.
    No quiero tener un luto por un amigo que se mudó.