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    Perecieron (en. Perished)

    [pe-re-ci-e-ron]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To lose one's life in an event or situation.
    The soldiers perished in battle.
    Los soldados perecieron en la batalla.
    To disappear or become extinct.
    Many species have perished due to climate change.
    Muchas especies han perecido debido al cambio climático.
    To die violently or tragically.
    The passengers perished in the plane crash.
    Los pasajeros perecieron en el accidente aéreo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perire', meaning 'to die'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perish in the attempt
    Fail or die trying to achieve something.
    perecer en el intento
    not perish without glory
    Make sure to be remembered before dying.
    no perecer sin gloria

    Related Words

    perishment
    The act of perishing.
    perecimiento
    perishable
    Having a limited lifespan.
    perecedero

    Slang Meanings

    To die in a figurative sense.
    That project is dead; it has already perished.
    Ese proyecto está muerto, ya pereció.
    To be in a critical situation.
    That car is already gone; there's no way to fix it.
    Ese coche ya pereció, no hay forma de arreglarlo.