Mueran (en. Die)
/mweɾan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the death of several beings.
They may die if they don't receive help in time.
Es posible que mueran si no reciben ayuda a tiempo.
Used in conditional or wish sentences.
Even if they die, their legacy will live on forever.
Aunque mueran, su legado vivirá para siempre.
Expresses a wish or fear about the death of others.
I'm worried that they will die in this confrontation.
Me preocupa que mueran en este enfrentamiento.
Etymology
From Latin 'mori,' which means 'to die.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
I don't want them to die.
It expresses the wish that someone does not die.
No quiero que mueran
Let the doubts die.
Wish for uncertainties to come to an end.
Mueran las dudas
If they die, everything will be lost.
Warning about the consequences of death.
Si mueren, todo estará perdido
Related Words
die
To stop living.
morir
death
The state of not living.
muerte
passing
Synonym for death, in a more formal context.
fallecimiento
Slang Meanings
Colloquial use to refer to death in humorous contexts.
When someone learns of a sad movie, they say: 'Let those scenes die!'
Cuando alguien se entera de una película triste, dice: '¡Que mueran esas escenas!'
Expression to wish for someone's failure.
In a competitive conversation, one might hear: 'Let their hopes of winning die!'
En una conversación competitiva se puede oír: '¡Que mueran sus esperanzas de ganar!'