No. 1,064 in Spanish
muertos
"Muertos" means "dead" or "deceased."
In a sentence
Los muertos descansan en paz en el cementerio.
The dead rest in peace in the cemetery.
Here, 'muertos' refers to 'the dead,' describing individuals who have passed away.
Durante Halloween, las decoraciones suelen incluir calaveras y muertos.
During Halloween, decorations often include skulls and the dead.
In this context, 'muertos' again refers to 'the dead,' but as part of thematic elements associated with Halloween or Día de los Muertos.
El Día de los Muertos es una tradición muy especial en México.
The Day of the Dead is a very special tradition in Mexico.
Here, 'muertos' forms part of the name of a cultural event, 'El Día de los Muertos,' indicating respect and remembrance for deceased loved ones.
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