they are dead

they are dead(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. están muertos
What happened to the people in the building? - They are dead because the firefighters got here too late.¿Qué pasó con las personas en el edificio? - Están muertos porque los bomberos llegaron demasiado tarde.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(they are exhausted)
a. están muertos
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
Why aren't Jody and Robin here at the party? - They are dead. They ran a marathon yesterday.¿Por qué no están Jody y Robin aquí en la fiesta? - Están muertas. Corrieron un maratón ayer.
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