Día de los Muertos
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Día de los Muertos
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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“The plaza there does not have colorful stands, nor the Día de los Muertos in July. This place reminds me of the movie ‘Coco.’
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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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