Zombi (en. Zombie)

ˈzom.bi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A living dead person that feeds on human flesh.
In many movies, zombies walk slowly after their victims.
En muchas películas, los zombis caminan lentamente tras sus víctimas.
A person who lacks will or energy, similar to a living dead person.
After the party, he felt like a zombie.
Después de la fiesta, se sentía como un zombi.
A mythical creature from Haitian culture related to magic.
The book talks about the belief in zombies in voodoo culture.
El libro habla sobre la creencia de los zombis en la cultura vudú.

Etymology

The word 'zombi' comes from Haitian Creole, related to the practice of voodoo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be like a zombie
To be extremely tired or exhausted.
estar como un zombi
zombie dream
State of great fatigue or lack of energy.
sueño de zombi
digital zombie
A person who is so absorbed in their device that they seem disconnected from reality.
zombi digital

Related Words

voodoo
Religious practice of African origin with rituals and beliefs about spirits.
vudú
spell
The action of enchanting someone or something through magic.
hechizo
resurrection
Return to life after death.
resurrección

Slang Meanings

A person who does not behave with energy or enthusiasm.
After working all day, he looked like a zombie at dinner.
Después de trabajar todo el día, parecía un zombi en la cena.
Someone who goes along without thinking, like an automaton.
Looking at his phone, he acted like a zombie in the middle of the conversation.
Mirando su teléfono, actuaba como un zombi en medio de la conversación.