Mueren (en. Die)
/mweɾen/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop living.
Trees die in winter.
Los árboles mueren en invierno.
To undergo a profound change or lose one's essence.
Traditions die if they are not taught.
Las tradiciones mueren si no se enseñan.
To end in a state of despair or sadness.
Hopes die when there is no action.
Las esperanzas mueren cuando no hay acción.
Etymology
From Latin 'mori', which means 'to die'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to die of laughter
Expression that means to laugh a lot.
morir de risa
to die in the attempt
To fail in an attempt, despite efforts.
morir en el intento
the dead do not speak
It refers to the fact that those who have passed away cannot defend themselves.
los muertos no hablan
Related Words
to die
To stop existing.
morir
death
The end of life.
muerte
dying
That is close to death.
mortecino
Slang Meanings
To be very tired or exhausted.
After that match, I am dead.
Después de ese partido, estoy muerto.
To declare that someone has reached their limit or can’t take it anymore.
I am dead from working so much.
Estoy muerto de tanto trabajar.