How to Say "hearse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hearse” is “carroza” — B1 level.
Examples
La carroza de la reina estaba decorada con miles de flores.
The queen's float was decorated with thousands of flowers.
Cenicienta fue al baile en una carroza de oro.
Cinderella went to the ball in a gold carriage.
Participaremos en el desfile con nuestra propia carroza.
We will participate in the parade with our own float.
Using 'en' with carroza
Just like with cars or buses, use the word 'en' to say you are riding in a carriage or on a float.
Always Feminine
Even if a king is riding in it, the word for the vehicle itself stays feminine: 'la carroza'.
Car vs. Carriage
Mistake: “Using 'carroza' to mean a regular car.”
Correction: Use 'coche' or 'carro' for a daily vehicle. 'Carroza' is only for fancy, decorative, or ceremonial vehicles.
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