funerario
/funeɾaɾjo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for undertaker is funerario.
funerario refers to a funeral director. You may also use the phrase agente funerario as a common alternative, and when referring to the professional business or the services provided by an undertaker, the term servicios funerarios is often used.
Meaning: funeral director (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term Tanatopractor/a may be used to refer to someone who specializes in the embalming process and is often associated with undertakers.
How do you pronounce it?
/funeɾaɾjo/
Did you know?
- When discussing servicios funerarios in Mexico, it is common to see a carroza, a highly ornate hearse that is often more decorative than those managed by undertakers in English-speaking countries.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the funerario is not just a business provider but often a community confidant who manages the complex social expectations of a velorio or wake.
- In some traditional contexts, the person performing the role of the funerario might be called a pompero in certain dialects, deriving from pompa.
Examples in context
- El funerario llegó a la casa muy temprano.The funeral director arrived at the house very early.
- Necesitamos hablar con un funerario de inmediato.We need to speak with a funeral director immediately.
- El servicio fue organizado por un funerario profesional.The service was organized by a professional funeral director.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are discussing the arrangements for a recent loss.
- María¿Ya contactaste al funerario para los trámites?Have you contacted the funeral director for the paperwork yet?
- MateoSí, María, el funerario vendrá mañana por la mañana.Yes, María, the funeral director will come tomorrow morning.
- MaríaEstá bien, espero que sea un buen servicio.Okay, I hope it is a good service.
- MateoConfío en que el funerario hará un buen trabajo.I trust that the funeral director will do a good job.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
