How to Say "human remains" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “human remains” is “restos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1formal
archaeological finds
Examples
Los restos del poeta fueron trasladados a un mausoleo nacional.
The poet's remains were moved to a national mausoleum.
El arqueólogo descubrió restos óseos muy antiguos.
The archaeologist discovered very ancient skeletal remains.
Solemn Usage
This meaning is almost always used in formal or serious writing, such as news reports or historical documents.
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