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perish in Spanish

perish in Spanish is perecer, fenecer — perish means to die, especially suddenly or violently.

perish in Spanish

perecer
verb
(intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing.
perecer
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.
fenecer
verb
(intransitive) To die; to cease to live.

What does "perish" mean?

  1. verb To die, especially suddenly or violently.
    "Hundreds perished when the ship sank."
  2. verb To decay, rot, or fall apart until it can no longer be used.
    "Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun."
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perish in a sentence

  • Hundreds perished when the ship sank.
  • Rubber seals perish over time if left in the sun.

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What is "perish" in Spanish?

"perish" in Spanish is perecer, fenecer. perish means: To die, especially suddenly or violently.

How do you use "perish" in a sentence?

Example: "Hundreds perished when the ship sank." In Spanish, "perish" is perecer, fenecer.

Are there other ways to say "perish" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "perish": perecer, fenecer.

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