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    Moribunda (en. Dying)

    /moɾiˈβunda/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of a person or thing that is about to die.
    The plant was moribunda, about to dry up.
    La planta se encontraba moribunda, a punto de secarse.
    Situation of extreme deterioration.
    The country’s economy was moribunda after the crisis.
    La economía del país estaba moribunda tras la crisis.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'moribundus', which means 'about to die'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dying of laughter
    It refers to someone who laughs so much that they seem about to lose consciousness.
    moribunda de risa
    to be dying
    To be in a critical state or very close to death.
    estar moribundo

    Related Words

    die
    Ceasing to live.
    morir
    agonizing
    Referring to a state of agony.
    agónica
    decaying
    That is in a state of decline or deterioration.
    decadente

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or out of energy.
    After the marathon, I am moribunda.
    Después de la maratón, estoy moribunda.
    Referring to something that is very deteriorated.
    That movie is moribunda; it's not worth watching.
    Esa película está moribunda, no vale la pena verla.