Zombis (en. Zombies)

/ˈzombis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reanimated creatures that generally seek to devour human flesh.

In horror movies, zombies are usually the greatest danger to survivors.

En las películas de terror, los zombis suelen ser el mayor peligro para los sobrevivientes.

Metaphor for people who act automatically or without thinking.

Sometimes I feel like a zombie after working so many hours.

A veces me siento como un zombi después de trabajar tantas horas.

The term 'zombi' comes from the Haitian language 'nzambi', which means 'god' or 'spirit'.

to feel like a zombie

To feel exhausted or lacking energy.

sentirse como un zombi

zombies in pop culture

Reference to the way zombies have influenced movies, series, and video games.

zombis en la cultura pop

terror

Genre that includes horror stories and frightening creatures.

terror

apocalypse

Situation in which the world as we know it comes to an end, often associated with zombies.

apocalipsis

fiction

Narrative that involves invented stories, including themes about zombies.

ficción

Person who behaves in a manner similar to a zombie, lacking energy or motivation.

After the parties, everyone looked like zombies in the morning.

Después de las fiestas, todos parecían zombis en la mañana.

Reference to someone who spends a lot of time on social media, without real interaction.

She spends her time like a zombie on Instagram, without talking to anyone.

Se la pasa como un zombi en Instagram, sin hablar con nadie.