Translation
death
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Word origin
From Latin mors, mortem ('death'). The diphthong ue reflects the regular Spanish development of stressed short o.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mors
- English cognates
- mortal, mortuary, mortify
Grammar
Examples
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His grandfather's death affected him greatly.
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Talking about death is difficult in many families.
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She escaped certain death through sheer luck.
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After the father's death, everything changed at home.
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They sentenced him to death for that terrible crime.
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muerte: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "muerte" (death): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 1: muerte, corazón, pronto and 7 more words.