Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defunto

noun
/deh-‘foon-toh/
Definition
A deceased person, especially in a formal or legal context.
Examples
  • O defunto foi enterrado no cemitério local.
  • Os bens do defunto foram distribuídos entre os herdeiros.
Meaning
Refers to someone who has died, often used in official documentation or discussions about inheritance and estate matters.
Synonyms
  • falecido
  • morto
  • desaparecido