How to Say "wake" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “wake” is “funeral” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
Less common, sometimes used broadly
Examples
El funeral se celebrará en la iglesia principal.
The funeral will be held in the main church.
Llevaba ropa negra para asistir al funeral.
She wore black clothes to attend the funeral.
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'funeral' is always masculine in Spanish, even though it ends in 'L'. You must use the masculine article: 'el funeral'.
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: “La funeral.”
Correction: El funeral. (The ceremony is masculine in Spanish.)
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