Adjetivo / Sustantivo (Adjective / Noun)
/faleˈθiðo/ (in Spain) or /faleˈsido/ (in Latin America)
"Fallecido" refers to someone who has died; it's commonly used to describe individuals who are no longer living. It is used both in spoken and written Spanish, with a slight preference for written context, especially in formal writings such as obituaries and legal documents. Due to its somber nature, its frequency of use can vary based on context, but it generally appears in contexts relating to death and mourning.
The doctor informed the family that their loved one had died.
En el funeral, recordamos a los fallecidos con cariño y respeto.
At the funeral, we remembered the deceased with affection and respect.
La comunidad se unió para honrar la memoria de los fallecidos en el accidente.
In Spanish, "fallecido" may not be featured prominently in idiomatic expressions, but it is used in specific contexts surrounding death and remembrance. Below are some expressions and contexts where the term is typically referenced:
With prayer to God and hard work, the deceased does not come back.
En la casa del fallecido, se siente una tristeza inmensa.
In the house of the deceased, there is an immense sadness.
Ser el último en despedir al fallecido es un honor.
The term "fallecido" derives from the verb "fallecer," which means "to die." The word has Latin roots in "fallĕre," which means "to deceive" or "to fail." The modern Spanish term came to take on the meaning related to death and passing away.