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    Moribundo (en. Dying)

    /moɾiˈβundo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of someone or something that is about to die.
    The hospital is full of moribund patients.
    El hospital está lleno de pacientes moribundos.
    Critical or decaying situation.
    The country's economy is moribund.
    La economía del país es moribunda.
    adjective
    That is very weakened or in a terminal state.
    The moribund dog was taken to the veterinarian.
    El perro moribundo fue llevado al veterinario.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'moribundus', which means 'about to die'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moribund in bed
    it refers to someone who is very ill or about to die.
    moribundo en la cama
    moribund state
    it describes something that is in a critical or declining state.
    estado moribundo
    moribund at work
    it indicates that someone is very exhausted or listless in their job.
    moribundo en el trabajo

    Related Words

    die
    To stop living.
    morir
    agony
    State of intense suffering before death.
    agonía
    decay
    Process of deterioration or loss of vigor.
    decadencia

    Slang Meanings

    In very bad condition or situation.
    That movie is moribund at the box office.
    Esa película está moribunda en taquilla.
    A reference to someone very tired.
    After the game, I feel moribund.
    Después del partido, me siento moribundo.