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"Patria" is a form of "patria", a noun which is often translated as "homeland". "Muerte" is a noun which is often translated as "death". Learn more about the difference between "muerte" and "patria" below.
la muerte(
mwehr
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teh
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (homicide)
a. murder
La muerte del presidente a manos de un psicópata fue un duro golpe para el país.The murder of the president at the hands of a psychopath was a severe blow for the country.
b. killing
La policía investiga la brutal muerte de un turista en el centro de la ciudad.Police are investigating the brutal killing of a tourist in the city center.
3. (figurative) (end)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
la patria(
pah
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tryah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. homeland
Cocino las recetas de mi madre cuando me hace falta mi patria.I cook my mother's recipes when I miss my homeland.
b. country
Se alistó cuando cumplió los 18 para poder defender su patria.He enlisted when he turned 18 so that he could defend his country.
c. motherland
Aunque lleva aquí desde que era niño, añora regresar a su patria.Although he's been here since he was a child, he yearns to return to the motherland.
d. fatherland
No he regresado a la patria desde que huí de la guerra.I haven't returned to the fatherland since fleeing the war.
