mortalidad
“mortalidad” means “mortality” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mortality
Also: death
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La mortalidad es una parte natural de la existencia humana.
B1Mortality is a natural part of human existence.
El filósofo escribió sobre la mortalidad del alma.
C1The philosopher wrote about the mortality of the soul.
Debemos aceptar nuestra propia mortalidad.
B2We must accept our own mortality.
mortality rate
Also: death rate
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La mortalidad infantil ha bajado mucho en este país.
B1The infant mortality rate has dropped a lot in this country.
Hay una alta mortalidad por enfermedades del corazón.
B2There is a high death rate from heart disease.
Las estadísticas de mortalidad son preocupantes.
B2The mortality statistics are worrying.
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Which article should you use with 'mortalidad'?
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From the Latin 'mortalitas', which comes from 'mors' (death). It basically describes the 'state of being able to die'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mortalidad' the same as 'muerte'?
Not exactly. 'Muerte' refers to the act of dying or the end of life. 'Mortalidad' refers to the quality of being mortal (abstract) or the statistical rate of deaths (science).
Does 'mortalidad' mean 'deadly'?
No, 'deadly' is usually translated as 'mortal' or 'mortalmente'. 'Mortalidad' is the noun (the thing), not the adjective (the description).
Can I use 'mortalidad' for animals?
Yes, it is used in biology to discuss the death rates of animal populations or species.