Muriendo (en. Dying)

/muˈɾjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
action of ceasing to live
The animal is dying due to lack of food.
El animal está muriendo debido a la falta de alimento.
state of approaching death
She was dying from the illness.
Ella se encontraba muriendo tras la enfermedad.
to lose vitality or strength
The plant is dying from lack of water.
La planta está muriendo por falta de agua.

Etymology

From Latin 'moriens', present participle of 'mori'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dying of laughter
it is very funny
muriendo de risa
die in the attempt
to try to do something despite the risks
morir en el intento
dying of hunger
to be very hungry
muriendo de hambre

Related Words

to die
to cease living
morir
to pass away
to lose one's life
fallecer
corpse
lifeless body
cadaver

Slang Meanings

to be very tired
I'm dying of sleep after the party.
Estoy muriendo de sueño después de la fiesta.
to have too much laughter
That joke made me die of laughter.
Esa broma me hizo morir de risa.