soy la muerte
/soi la mweɾte/from spelling rules
The phrase "I am death" is translated into Spanish as soy la muerte.
This phrase is used when a character or an entity is claiming to be the literal personification of death. It is a statement of identity rather than a way to say that a person is dying.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of soy (I am), la (the) and muerte (death).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the personification of muerte requires the definite article la before the noun.
Did you know?
- In Spanish and Mexican folklore, the personification of la muerte is often depicted as La Catrina, a skeletal woman wearing an elegant French hat.
- While soy la muerte claims a literal identity, Spanish speakers use the phrase estoy muerto to mean they are exhausted or overwhelmed by work.
- During Día de Muertos celebrations, people may dress as la muerte not to be scary, but to satirize the idea that death is the great equalizer regardless of social class.
Examples in context
- Soy la Muerte.I am Death.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase soy la muerte.Tatoeba #4752725 by DarkHollow, translation #2206117 by loghaD
- No me temas, soy la muerte.Do not fear me, I am death.
- En este sueño, yo soy la muerte.In this dream, I am death.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are rehearsing a scene for a theater play.
- SofíaTengo que decir: soy la muerte.I have to say: I am death.
- JavierDilo con más fuerza, Sofía.Say it with more strength, Sofía.
- Sofía¡Soy la muerte!I am death!
- Javier¡Eso es! Mucho mejor.That's it! Much better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
