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Día de los Muertos

American  
[dee-ah the laws mwer-taws] / ˈdi ɑ ðɛ lɔs ˈmwɛr tɔs /

noun

Spanish
  1. Day of the Dead.


Etymology

Origin of Día de los Muertos

First recorded in 1930–35

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He longs for colorful Día de los Muertos celebrations, and the greasy taste of tripe tacos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2024

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

This high-octane peppery sauce comes in a package shaped like a coffin and adorned with colors suitable to Día de los Muertos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 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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