me quiero morir
/me kjeɾo moɾiɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I wanna die" is translated into Spanish as me quiero morir.
Like in English, this phrase is frequently used hyperbolically to express extreme embarrassment, boredom or frustration rather than literal suicidal intent.
How does it change in a sentence?
The reflexive pronoun me is used here to indicate that the action of dying is happening to the speaker.
How do you pronounce it?
/me kjeɾo moɾiɾ/
Did you know?
- The English verb 'mortify' actually shares the same Latin root as the Spanish morir, meaning 'to make dead'.
- In various Latin American dialects, me quiero morir can be used as a dramatic response to a very beautiful song or a romantic gesture, similar to saying 'I could die of happiness'.
- While me quiero morir is common, Spanish speakers often use the phrase me muero ('I am dying') to describe being extremely hungry, thirsty or tired.
Examples in context
- Me quiero morir de tanto reír.I want to die from laughing so much.
- ¡Me quiero morir de vergüenza!I want to die of embarrassment!
- Me quiero morir de hambre.I want to die of hunger.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are laughing hysterically at a funny video.
- María¡Es demasiado gracioso, me quiero morir!It is too funny, I want to die!
- AlejandroNo exageres tanto, María.Don't exaggerate so much, María.
- MaríaEs que no puedo parar de reír.It's just that I can't stop laughing.
- AlejandroTe entiendo, es muy divertido.I understand you, it is very funny.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, morir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
