Murieron (en. They died)

/muˈɾjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To stop living.
Many animals died during the winter.
Muchos animales murieron durante el invierno.
To lose one's life in a conflict or accident.
The soldiers died in the battle.
Los soldados murieron en la batalla.
To cease to exist.
Ancient traditions died over time.
Las tradiciones antiguas murieron con el tiempo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mori', which means to die.

Common Phrases and Expressions

died laughing
Expression that means someone is laughing a lot.
murieron de risa
died of love
Refers to someone who suffers intensely from love.
murieron de amor

Related Words

die
To stop living.
morir
pass away
Synonym for die, more commonly used in formal contexts.
fallecer
death
The event of dying; the death of a person.
defunción

Slang Meanings

To pass to a better life.
My grandmother has already passed to a better life.
Mi abuelita ya pasó a mejor vida.
To kick the bucket.
Juan's cat kicked the bucket last month.
El gato de Juan estiró la pata el mes pasado.