muertes
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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of the singular noun 'muerte' (death). Since 'muerte' ends in a vowel, you add '-s' to make it plural.
Always Feminine
'Muertes' is a feminine noun, so it always uses feminine articles and adjectives: 'Las muertes recientes' (The recent deaths).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'muertes' when you mean the action of dying, like 'Ellos mueren' (They die)."
Correction: Remember 'muertes' is the count of people who died, not the action. Use 'morir' (to die) for the action.
⭐ Usage Tips
News Vocabulary
You will hear 'muertes' frequently in news reports, especially when discussing statistics, epidemics, or natural disasters.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muertes
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Which sentence correctly uses 'muertes'?
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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).