muerto

Definitions of muerto
  1. noun
    the dead body of a human being
    synonyms: cadáver, cuerpo, fiambre
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    type of:
    cadáver, restos
    a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
  2. noun
    people who are no longer living
    synonyms: difunto, extinto
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    type of:
    gente
    (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
  3. noun
    someone who is no longer alive
    synonyms: difunto, fallecido
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    examples:
    Lázaro
    the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
    types:
    muerto viviente, zombi
    a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force
    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
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