Morirte (en. Die)

/moˈɾiɾ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop living.
In the end, we all have to die, although some do not accept it.
Al final todos tenemos que morirte, aunque algunos no lo aceptan.
To feel extreme anguish or suffering.
I'm going to die of laughter with this joke.
Me voy a morirte de risa con este chiste.
To experience great disappointment or sadness.
I died at the news of his departure.
Me morí ante la noticia de su partida.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

die of laughter
Laugh a lot.
morirte de risa
die of hunger
Be very hungry.
morirte de hambre
die of envy
Feel intense jealousy.
morirte de envidia

Related Words

death
Cessation of life.
muerte
dying
That is about to die.
moribundo
mortality
Large number of deaths in a place.
mortandad

Slang Meanings

To be dying to do something
I'm dying to eat pizza.
Estoy moriéndome de ganas por comer pizza.
To be crazy about someone
That girl drives me crazy, I'm dying for her.
Esa chica me vuelve loco, me muero por ella.