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luto

mourning

noun LOO-toh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

bereavement

Usage Note

Luto refers to the state or period of mourning after a death. Estar de luto means 'to be in mourning'; guardar luto means 'to observe a mourning period'. Black clothing (ropa de luto) is the traditional symbol. The duration of formal luto has shortened significantly in modern Spain and Latin America.

Examples

"La familia está de luto."

Natural Translation

The family is in mourning.

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