Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defunto

Noun
/deˈfɱ̃tu/
Definition
A dead person, especially in a legal context.
Examples
  • The defunto was buried according to his last wishes.
  • In court, the lawyer spoke on behalf of the defunto’s family.
Meaning
Refers to someone who is deceased; often used in legal documents to denote a person who has passed away.
Synonyms
  • falecido
  • morto
  • finado