morirse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/moˈɾi.se/

Translation Options into English

• to die
• to die of (something)
• to be dying (of something)

Meaning and Usage

The verb "morirse" is a reflexive verb in Spanish that primarily means "to die." It can also express an intense emotional or physical condition, such as being overwhelmed by an experience or desire. The frequency of its usage is quite high in both oral and written contexts, often found in conversations, literature, and media. In colloquial language, it frequently appears when talking about an overwhelming feeling or situation (e.g., "morirse de risa" – to die laughing).

Example Sentences

1. El abuelo se va a morir pronto.

2. Grandpa is going to die soon.

3. No quiero morirme sin haber viajado por el mundo.

4. I don't want to die without having traveled the world.

5. Ella se muere de ganas de ver la nueva película.

6. She is dying to see the new movie.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "morirse" is used in several idiomatic expressions in Spanish that convey strong emotions or reactions:

1. Morirse de risa.
2. to die laughing.
3. Me morí de risa con la comedia que vimos anoche.

4. I died laughing at the comedy we watched last night.

5. Morirse de ganas.

6. to be dying to (do something).
7. Me muero de ganas de ir a la fiesta este sábado.

8. I am dying to go to the party this Saturday.

9. Morirse de hambre.

10. to be dying of hunger.
11. Después de caminar tanto, me estoy muriendo de hambre.

12. After walking so much, I am dying of hunger.

13. Morirse de celos.

14. to die of jealousy.
15. Estoy muriéndome de celos por su nuevo coche.

16. I am dying of jealousy over his new car.

17. Morirse por algo.

18. to be crazy about something.
19. Me muero por comer ese pastel de chocolate.
20. I am crazy about eating that chocolate cake.

Etymology

The verb "morirse" comes from the Latin word "mori," which means "to die." The reflexive form indicates that the action reflects back on the subject, emphasizing the personal experience of dying or overwhelming feelings.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Fallecer (to pass away) - Estirar la pata (to kick the bucket - colloquial)

Antonyms: - Vivir (to live) - Nacer (to be born)