English–Spanish
“grief” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdwelo/
Example
Está de duelo por la pérdida de su amigo.
He is filled with grief over the loss of his friend.
How to say “grief” in Spanish
“Grief” in Spanish is duelo.
Deep, prolonged sorrow following someone's death or misfortune.
Example sentences with duelo
Después del accidente, la familia hizo duelo en privado.
After the accident, the family mourned in private.
Tips for using duelo
- 'Duelo' is a potential false friend for English speakers because it looks like 'duel' but normally means mourning, with the combat meaning appearing only in specific historical or formal contexts.