How to Say "dying person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dying person” is “moribundo” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
someone at the point of death
Examples
El sacerdote dio consuelo al moribundo.
The priest gave comfort to the dying man.
Los familiares rodeaban la cama de la moribunda.
The relatives surrounded the dying woman's bed.
Es difícil saber qué está pensando un moribundo.
It is hard to know what a dying person is thinking.
Turning Adjectives into People
In Spanish, you can turn many adjectives into nouns just by adding 'el' or 'la' in front. 'El moribundo' literally means 'the dying [one].'
Gender Choice
Mistake: “La moribundo.”
Correction: Always use 'La moribunda' for a woman and 'El moribundo' for a man.
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