Muero (en. I die)

/ˈmweɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To lose one's life.
If the fire isn't extinguished, I'll die burned.
Si no se apaga el fuego, muero quemado.
To feel an intense emotion, pain, or suffering.
I'm dying of love for her.
Muero de amor por ella.
Used in informal situations to refer to an extreme state of laughter or fun.
I die of laughter with those jokes.
Me muero de risa con esos chistes.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I'm dying for you
To feel a strong love or desire for someone.
muero por ti
I'm starving
To feel very hungry.
muero de hambre
I'm dying of laughter
To be laughing a lot or to feel a lot of fun.
me muero de risa

Related Words

death
The act of dying.
muerte
to die
To cease to live.
morir
mortal
That which can die.
mortal

Slang Meanings

To be very tired or exhausted.
Today I'm dead tired after that race.
Hoy estoy muero después de esa carrera.
To be very excited or surprised.
That news has me shocked.
Esa noticia me tiene muero.