English–Spanish
“obituary” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈkela/
Example
Leí la esquela en el periódico.
I read the obituary in the newspaper.
How to say “obituary” in Spanish
“Obituary” in Spanish is esquela.
Short printed notice that announces a person's death and lists funeral arrangements.
Example sentences with esquela
La familia publicó una esquela para informar de su fallecimiento.
The family published an obituary to inform of their death.
Tips for using esquela
- In everyday speech Spaniards often say falleció or nos dejó, while esquela refers specifically to the formal written notice in newspapers or church bulletins.