Suicidar (en. Commit suicide)

/swi.θiˈðaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To intentionally cause one's own death.
Suicide is an extreme decision that can be caused by depression.
El suicidio es una decisión extrema que puede ser causada por la depresión.
To formalize one's own death deliberately.
Many factors can lead a person to commit suicide.
Muchos factores pueden llevar a una persona a suicidarse.
Act of taking one's own life.
Suicide is a serious public health problem.
El suicidio es un problema grave de salud pública.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'suicidum', meaning 'death of oneself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assisted suicide
A form of suicide in which another person helps to carry it out.
suicidio asistido
suicide prevention
A set of actions aimed at preventing suicide.
prevención del suicidio
suicidal crisis
A situation in which a person is at imminent risk of suicide.
crisis suicida

Related Words

suicide
Action of committing suicide.
suicidio
self-harm
Causing harm to oneself without the intention to die.
autolesión
depression
Mood state that can contribute to suicide.
depresión

Slang Meanings

Taking one's life
That person decided to take their life due to personal problems.
Esa persona decidió quitarse la vida por problemas personales.
Self-paseo
In slang, it is said that someone went for a self-paseo if they committed suicide.
En el argot se dice que alguien se fue de autopaseo si se suicidó.