Matarme (en. Kill myself)

/ma.taɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of taking one's own life.
He thought about killing me, but he ultimately decided to ask for help.
Él pensó en matarme, pero finalmente decidió pedir ayuda.
Expression used to emphasize frustration.
This situation is going to kill me, I can't stand it anymore.
Esta situación me va a matar, no puedo soportarlo más.

Etymology

From Latin 'mātor', meaning 'to kill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to die of laughter
To laugh a lot.
matarme de risa

Related Words

death
Cessation of life.
muerte
suicide
Act of taking one's own life.
suicidio

Slang Meanings

Expression of despair.
I'm so overwhelmed that I feel like I'm going to kill myself.
Estoy tan abrumado que siento que me voy a matar.
Joke about extreme situations.
This assignment is going to kill me, what a horror!
Con esta tarea me va a matar, ¡qué horror!