No. 11,591 in Spanish
finado
Deceased.
In a sentence
El finado autor dejó una marca imborrable en la literatura.
The late author left an indelible mark on literature.
Here, 'finado' is used as an adjective meaning 'deceased' or 'late,' referring respectfully to someone who has passed away.
En el Día de los Muertos, recordamos a nuestros finados con cariño.
On the Day of the Dead, we fondly remember our dearly departed.
In this case, 'finados' is used as a noun to collectively refer to 'deceased people,' often within a cultural context.
El cuadro en la sala pertenece a un finado pintor famoso.
The painting in the living room belongs to a famous deceased painter.
Here, 'finado' is again used as an adjective to denote that the referenced individual has passed away, highlighting their legacy.
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