morrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to die

   to cease living; to come to the end of life

2. 2.

   to fade; to wane

   to diminish or disappear gradually (light, sound, feelings)

3. 3.

   to long for; to be dying to

   to have an intense desire (informal, usually with 'de' or 'por')

Examples

• "Meu avó morreu aos 85 anos."

  My grandfather died at 85 years old.

• "A luz morria lentamente no horizonte."

  The light was fading slowly on the horizon.

• "Estou morrendo de vontade de comer um bolo de chocolate!"

  I'm dying to eat a chocolate cake!

Usage

Morrer is a regular -ER verb. The preterite form "morreu" is very common. In informal speech, "morrer de/por" + noun or infinitive expresses intense desire or a strong state (e.g., "morrer de fome" = to be starving, "morrer de rir" = to die laughing). Avoid confusing with morder (to bite).