English–Spanish

“deceased” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/diˈfunto/

Example

El difunto fue enterrado ayer.

The deceased was buried yesterday.

Illustration for difunto (deceased)

How to say “deceased” in Spanish

“Deceased” in Spanish is difunto.

A framed portrait of a person displayed at a wake.

Full entry for difunto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with difunto

Asistimos al funeral del difunto.

We attended the deceased's funeral.

Tips for using difunto

  • Usually used as a noun with an article (el difunto, la difunta) in formal or written contexts rather than in casual conversation.

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