muerte

la muerte(
mwehr
-
teh
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. death
La muerte no me da miedo.I'm not afraid of death.
a. murder
La muerte del presidente a manos de un psicópata fue un duro golpe para el país.The murder of the president at the hands of a psychopath was a severe blow for the country.
b. killing
La policía investiga la brutal muerte de un turista en el centro de la ciudad.Police are investigating the brutal killing of a tourist in the city center.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(end)
a. demise
Aún quedan muchos interrogantes sin responder con respecto a la muerte de la civilización azteca.There are still many questions that remain unanswered regarding the demise of the Aztec civilization.
b. death
La muerte de una lengua es una tragedia.The death of a language is a tragedy.
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