muere
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Mi abuelo nunca muere, ¡siempre tiene historias nuevas!
A2My grandfather never dies, he always has new stories!
Ella muere de risa cada vez que escucha ese chiste.
B1She dies of laughter every time she hears that joke.
¿Qué pasa si la planta no recibe agua? Simplemente muere.
A1What happens if the plant doesn't get water? It simply dies.
💡 Grammar Points
Stem Change (O > UE)
This verb is irregular! The 'o' in the stem changes to 'ue' in the present tense, except for the 'nosotros' and 'vosotros' forms. (Morimos/Morís are regular).
Who uses 'muere'?
You use 'muere' when the person doing the action is 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you' (the formal way, Usted).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "La planta *mora*."
Correction: La planta *muere*. Remember the 'o' shifts to 'ue' when it’s emphasized.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use of 'Se Muere' for Desire
If you add 'se' (the reflexive pronoun) before 'muere,' it almost always means someone really, really wants something: 'Él se muere por verte' (He is dying to see you).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muere
Question 1 of 2
Which of these subjects correctly uses the verb form 'muere'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'muere' a command form?
Yes, 'muere' is the informal command ('tú' imperative) telling someone to die. However, the formal command ('usted') is 'muera,' which is used far more commonly in general conversation (often in fixed phrases like '¡Que se muera!' – 'Let him die!').
What is the difference between 'muere' and 'murió'?
'Muere' is the present tense (he/she/it dies now). 'Murió' is the past tense (preterite) (he/she/it died at a specific time in the past).