Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perecer
verb
/peɾeˈθeɾ/ or /peɾeˈser/
Definition
To perish; to die or cease to exist.
Examples
- El árbol pereció durante la tormenta. (The tree perished during the storm.)
- Muchos sueños pueden perecer si no se persiguen. (Many dreams can perish if not pursued.)
Meaning
The term ‘perecer’ is often used to indicate the end of life or the cessation of existence, either literally or in a metaphorical sense.
Synonyms
- morir
- fallecer
- extinguirse