fallecido
“fallecido” means “deceased” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
deceased
Also: late, departed
📝 In Action
Hicieron una ceremonia en honor al actor fallecido.
B1They held a ceremony in honor of the deceased actor.
Sus abuelos ya están fallecidos.
B1Her grandparents are already deceased.
the deceased
Also: victim
📝 In Action
El fallecido no llevaba identificación.
B2The deceased was not carrying identification.
Los familiares del fallecido llegaron al hospital.
B2The relatives of the deceased arrived at the hospital.
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Which word is the most respectful to use at a funeral?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'fallecer,' which evolved from the Latin 'fallere,' meaning 'to fail' or 'to deceive.' It describes a moment when health or life 'fails.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'fallecido' for my goldfish?
Technically people might understand you, but it sounds very strange. In Spanish, 'fallecido' is reserved for humans. For animals, always use 'muerto'.
How do I make it plural?
Simply add an 's': 'los fallecidos' for a group of people who have died.