Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enterro

Noun
/enˈteʁu/
Definition
The act of burying a dead body in the ground.
Examples
  • O enterro do avô foi realizado no cemitério da cidade. (The burial of the grandfather took place in the city’s cemetery.)
  • Após o enterro, a família se reuniu para prestar homenagem ao falecido. (After the burial, the family gathered to pay tribute to the deceased.)
Meaning
Enterro is a Portuguese term that refers specifically to the burial of a deceased person.
Synonyms
  • sepultamento
  • inumação