How to Say "to decease" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to decease” is “fallecer” — B2 level.
Examples
Mi abuela falleció a los noventa años.
My grandmother passed away at the age of ninety.
Lamentamos informar que el escritor falleció anoche.
We regret to inform you that the writer passed away last night.
El paciente falleció por causas naturales.
The patient passed away from natural causes.
The 'ZC' Spelling Change
When you talk about yourself in the present ('yo' form) or use the 'wish/command' verb forms, the 'c' changes to 'zc' (fallezco). This helps keep the soft sound consistent.
Formal Tone
This verb acts as a polite alternative to 'morir'. Think of it as the direct equivalent of 'to pass away' in English.
Using it for animals
Mistake: “Mi perro falleció ayer.”
Correction: Mi perro murió ayer. 'Fallecer' is generally reserved for people to show respect.
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