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    Muertos (en. The dead)

    /ˈmweɾtos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People who have died.
    The dead are remembered on the Day of the Dead.
    Los muertos son recordados en el Día de Muertos.
    Ghosts or spirits of deceased people.
    It is said that the dead return on certain dates of the year.
    Se dice que los muertos regresan en ciertas fechas del año.
    A state of matter in which a living being is no longer alive.
    Dead animals must be disposed of properly.
    Los animales muertos deben ser desechados de manera adecuada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mortuus', which means 'dead'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Day of the Dead
    A Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring the dead.
    Día de Muertos
    starving
    Expression that refers to someone who is very hungry.
    muertos de hambre
    to talk to the dead
    Expression that means to remember the deceased.
    hablar con los muertos

    Related Words

    deceased
    Person who has died.
    fallecido
    corpse
    Synonym for dead.
    difunto
    burial
    The ceremony of burying a dead person.
    entierro

    Slang Meanings

    To be very tired or exhausted.
    I got home and I was dead tired.
    Llegué a casa y estaba muerto de cansancio.
    When something has no life or is in poor condition.
    That phone is dead, it won't turn on.
    Ese teléfono está muerto, no enciende.