English–Spanish
“coffin” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ataˈuð/
Example
El ataúd estaba cubierto de flores.
The coffin was covered with flowers.
How to say “coffin” in Spanish
“Coffin” in Spanish is ataúd.
Sturdy wooden funeral box placed in a chapel or at a wake with flowers nearby.
Example sentences with ataúd
El carpintero terminó un ataúd de madera para la familia.
The carpenter finished a wooden coffin for the family.
Tips for using ataúd
- Ataúd and féretro are largely interchangeable in modern Spanish, with ataúd the common neutral term in everyday speech.