Día de los Muertos
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Día de los Muertos
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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From the celebration of the deceased known as Día de los Muertos, to the foreboding thrills and life lessons underpinning Latin America’s fiendish folklore, spooky things are as revered as they are feared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
I took Val to his first Día de los Muertos dinner and that’s where he saw the ofrenda and he was inspired by that aesthetic and that look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2023
Whether you want to celebrate Día de los Muertos, get outside or try out some new bars this weekend, here’s the latest on things to do in the Seattle area.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
It said that public Día de los Muertos events for the community would move forward.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
“We’ve been doing this every year for el Día de los Muertos since we opened. Anyone can bring photos or items to honor loved ones who have died, and place them on this altar.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
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