Día de los Muertos

[dee-ah the laws mwer-taws]

noun

Spanish

1. Day of the Dead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Día de los Muertos¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The World Series finished on Dia de los Muertos, but our Dodgers lived to win again.

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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.

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The city of Long Beach has canceled its annual Día de los Muertos parade, citing concerns raised by community members about federal immigration operations.

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“Everyone’s very sad about the situation. Día de los Muertos has been one of the largest celebrations for a very long time, and the city has done a great job putting it on,” Lemus told The Times on Sunday.

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Center staffers also created an altar for students to observe Día de los Muertos, held an event to celebrate Indigenous art and has hosted events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

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