Verb
/sɛ.pulˈtar/
"Sepultar" is a transitive verb in Spanish that means "to bury" or "to entomb." It implies the act of placing a dead body in a grave, tomb, or other burial site. In a broader sense, it can also be used figuratively to mean suppressing or hiding something (e.g., emotions, conflicts, information). The word is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions related to funerals, death, and in metaphorical applications.
"Sepultar" is frequently used in Spanish due to cultural and social significance concerning death and burial practices. It finds regular use in both spoken and written Spanish, particularly in literary and legal contexts.
La familia decidió sepultar a su abuela en el cementerio del pueblo.
The family decided to bury their grandmother in the village cemetery.
Es un acto de amor sepultar a aquellos que hemos perdido con dignidad.
It is an act of love to bury those we have lost with dignity.
A veces es necesario sepultar viejos rencores para poder avanzar.
Sometimes it is necessary to bury old grudges to move forward.
"Sepultar" appears in various idiomatic expressions, often denoting a sense of finality or the act of concealing something significant.
Sepultar el hacha de guerra.
To bury the hatchet.
This expression means to make peace or resolve past disagreements.
Sepultar bajo la alfombra.
To sweep under the carpet.
This idiom refers to hiding or ignoring a problem instead of addressing it openly.
Sepultar algo en el olvido.
To bury something in oblivion.
This means to forget about something or let it fade from memory.
Sepultar la verdad.
To bury the truth.
This idiom implies concealing or disregarding the truth in a situation.
Sepultar un secreto.
To bury a secret.
This means to keep a secret hidden and not disclose it.
The verb "sepultar" comes from the Latin "sepultare," which derives from "sepultus," the past participle of "sepelire," meaning "to bury." The Latin root "sepelio" has the same meaning and can also be traced back to earlier Indo-European roots concerning death and burial practices.
Synonyms: - Enterrar (to bury) - Colocar (to place)
Antonyms: - Exhumar (to exhume) - Desenterrar (to unearth)