Muerte (en. Death)

/ˈmweɾte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cessation of the vital functions of an organism.
The death of his grandfather deeply affected him.
La muerte de su abuelo lo afectó profundamente.
Extinction or conclusion of something.
The death of ancestral culture is a concern.
La muerte de la cultura ancestral es una preocupación.
State that follows the cessation of life.
Death is a taboo subject in many cultures.
La muerte es un tema tabú en muchas culturas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mors, mortis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden death
Death that occurs suddenly.
muerte súbita
for the death of
Phrase used to express mourning or condolences.
por la muerte de
to kill
To eliminate or put an end to something or someone.
dar muerte a

Related Words

to die
To cease to live.
morir
mortal
Capable of dying.
mortal
mortality
Death rate in a group.
mortandad

Slang Meanings

To die
I'm going to be killed if I keep this up.
Se me va a dar la muerte si sigo así.
To be dead
After that fight, he was more dead than alive.
Después de esa pelea, quedó más muerto que vivo.
He dropped dead
Upon hearing the news, he dropped dead from fright.
Al escuchar la noticia, cayó muerto del susto.