muertes
“muertes” means “deaths” in Spanish (plural form of 'muerte').
deaths
Also: fatalities, casualties
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El informe confirmó un alto número de muertes por la tormenta.
A2The report confirmed a high number of deaths due to the storm.
Las estadísticas de muertes violentas han disminuido este año.
B1The statistics for violent deaths have decreased this year.
Debemos prevenir las muertes prematuras a través de mejores políticas de salud.
C1We must prevent premature fatalities through better health policies.
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This word comes directly from the Latin word *mors* (death), which is also the root for many English words like 'mortal' and 'mortuary'. It has been part of Spanish since its earliest days.
First recorded: Before 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'muertes' the same as 'fallecimientos'?
They mean the same thing ('deaths'). 'Fallecimientos' is often considered slightly more formal or softer, similar to saying 'passings' in English, while 'muertes' is the standard, everyday term.
How do I use 'muertes' with numbers?
You usually say 'el número de muertes' (the number of deaths) or simply state the number followed by 'muertes': 'Hubo 50 muertes en el terremoto' (There were 50 deaths in the earthquake).