cadáver
/kaˈdabeɾ/masculine
The English word "cadaver" is translated into Spanish as cadáver.
cadáver is a masculine noun used to refer to a dead body.
Meaning: a dead body (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cadáver is cadáveres, and the accent mark on the a is retained in the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈdabeɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb caducar (to expire or to become obsolete) stems from the same Latin root as cadáver, linking the concept of a falling body to the passing of time or validity.
- In certain historical Spanish-language literature, the term cadáver exquisito refers to a specific type of surrealist way of playing, rather than an actual dead body.
- While cadáver is a strictly physical term, the Spanish language uses the euphemism el finado to speak about the deceased with more religious or respectful sensitivity.
Examples in context
- El médico examinó el cadáver antes de emitir el informe forense.The doctor examined the cadaver before issuing the autopsy report.
- El cadáver fue encontrado en el bosque.The cadaver was found in the forest.
- Los estudiantes de medicina estudian el cadáver.The medical students study the cadaver.
- No quiero ver un cadáver.I do not want to see a cadaver.
Example conversation
A forensic police officer and a technician are discussing a crime scene.
- Javier¿Dónde está el cadáver?Where is the cadaver?
- MaríaEstá en la sala de autopsias.It is in the autopsy room.
- JavierMaría, trae las herramientas de análisis.Maria, bring the analysis tools.
- MaríaVoy ahora mismo, Javier.I am going right now, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cadaver” translations and entries cadáver, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
