Mortal (en. Mortal)

/ˈmortal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A human being that has a destiny of death.
We, as mortals, must accept our finitude.
Nosotros, como mortales, debemos aceptar nuestra finitud.
That implies or entails death.
The wound was mortal and could not be saved.
La herida fue mortal y no pudo ser salvado.
adjective
Related to death.
The mortal riddle left us all pondering.
El enigma mortal nos dejó a todos pensativos.
That can lead to death due to harm.
That poison is mortal for humans.
Ese veneno es mortal para los humanos.

Etymology

From Latin 'mortalis', meaning 'able to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mortal dream
A deep and significant dream related to death.
sueño mortal
mortal pain
An intense pain that can lead to death.
dolor mortal
mortal outcome
An outcome that inevitably leads to death.
resultado mortal

Related Words

mortality
Death rate in a population.
mortandad
mortality
Condition of being mortal; death rate.
mortalidad
immortal
That cannot die.
inmortal

Slang Meanings

You are incredible or impressive.
That concert was mortal, I loved it!
Ese concierto fue mortal, ¡me encantó!
Something that is very good or excellent.
The party was mortal, I don’t want it to end.
La fiesta estuvo mortal, no quiero que termine.