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    Morentín (en. Morentin)

    /moɾenˈtin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is in a compromised state of health.
    The morentín on the corner needs medical help.
    El morentín de la esquina necesita ayuda médica.
    Someone who seems to be distressed or sad.
    Today he feels like a morentín, he doesn’t want to talk to anyone.
    Hoy se siente como un morentín, no quiere hablar con nadie.
    A person who constantly complains about their health condition.
    Don’t let that morentín ruin your day with his complaints.
    No dejes que ese morentín te arruine el día con sus quejas.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish 'morir', referring to someone who is so ill that they seem on the verge of death.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a morentín
    To be very ill or unwell.
    estar como un morentín
    morentín of life
    Referring to someone who complains about all their problems.
    morentín de la vida
    emotional morentín
    State of deep sadness or discouragement.
    morentín anímico

    Related Words

    to die
    To cease living; to pass away.
    morir
    sick
    Who suffers from some illness.
    enfermo
    sad
    Who feels sadness; who is not cheerful.
    triste

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is always complaining and seems to have a chronic illness.
    That guy is a morentín, he’s always talking about how bad he feels.
    Ese tipo es un morentín, siempre está hablando de lo mal que se siente.
    A humorous way to describe someone who feels bad over trivial matters.
    Don’t be a morentín, cheer up, this is just a bad day.
    No seas morentín, anímate que esto es solo un mal día.