Muertas (en. Dead)
/ˈmweɾtas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to people or beings that have stopped living.
The dead were remembered in the ceremony.
Las muertas fueron recordadas en la ceremonia.
Can refer to plants or animals that have died.
The dead flowers give a sense of sadness in the garden.
Las flores muertas dan una sensación de tristeza en el jardín.
adjective
That has lost its life.
The dead in the war are remembered in monuments.
Las muertas en la guerra son recordadas en monumentos.
Used in expressions to describe something that no longer has life or function.
The conversation became dead when no one else spoke.
La conversación se volvió muerta cuando nadie más habló.
Etymology
From Latin 'mortuus', which means 'dead'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dead from laughter
Refers to someone who is laughing a lot.
muertas de risa
it's dead already
Expression that indicates something has ended or lacks life.
ya está muerta
leave dead
Means that something has been set aside or discontinued.
dejar muerto
Related Words
death
End of life.
muerte
to die
To cease to live.
morir
funeral
Related to death.
mortuorio
Slang Meanings
To be dead tired.
I am dead after that long workday.
Estoy muerta después de esa larga jornada laboral.
To be dead scared.
The movie left me dead of fear.
La película me dejó muerta de miedo.