Morir (en. Die)

/moˈɾiɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cease or end life.
The man died of a serious illness.
El hombre murió de una enfermedad grave.
To feel intense emotional suffering.
She is dying of sadness over the loss of her friend.
Ella muere de tristeza por la pérdida de su amigo.
To disappear or be completely destroyed.
The dreams of his childhood died with time.
Los sueños de su infancia murieron con el tiempo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mori', which means 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to die laughing
To suffer a great deal of fun or joy.
morir de risa
to starve to death
To go hungry a lot.
morirse de hambre
to die trying
Failing in an effort.
morir en el intento

Related Words

to pass away
To stop living.
fallecer
death
The act or effect of dying.
defunción
death
Cessation of life.
muerte

Slang Meanings

To be very tired.
After training, I'm dead.
Después de entrenar, estoy muerto.
To feel great excitement or to have a wonderful time.
That movie left me dying of laughter.
Esa película me dejó muerto de la risa.