Translation of Spanish word "morir" to English
morir
/mo.ˈɾiɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo stop living; to become dead; to undergo death. followed by of as an indication of direct cause; general use:.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'morir' is used to indicate the cessation of life, often followed by the preposition 'de' to specify the cause of death. For example, 'ella murió de cáncer' translates to 'she died of cancer.' A common learner mistake is to use 'morir' in the present tense to describe a temporary or figurative death, such as 'yo moriré de hambre' (I'll die of hunger), which is incorrect and should be replaced with 'yo moriré de sed' (I'll die of thirst).
🇬🇧 English
to die
Example
Todos los seres vivos morirán eventualmente.
All living things will eventually die.
¡No puedo creer que acabo de morir en una torreta!
I can't believe I just died in a turret!
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Common phrases
- murió de amor— died of love
- morir de risa— die laughing
- murió de hambre— died of hunger
- morir de sed— die of thirst
- murió de tristeza— died of sadness
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "morir"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he muerto
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #270 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "morir" mean?▼
The Spanish word "morir" means "to die" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Todos los seres vivos morirán eventualmente." (which translates as "All living things will eventually die.").
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