What is the Spanish word for "corpse"?

Learn how to say "corpse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

corpse

Spanish

cadáver

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Alternative translations of "corpse"

restos
difunto
muerto
cadáveres

Examples of how to use "corpse" in Spanish

English
A dead corpse was found in the river.
Spanish
Se encontró un cadáver muerto en el río.
English
The police found a cold corpse in the alley.
Spanish
La policía encontró un cadáver frío en el callejón.
English
She bowed respectfully before the fallen corpse.
Spanish
Ella se inclinó respetuosamente ante el cadáver caído.
English
A scent near the corpse alerted the investigators.
Spanish
Un olor cerca del cadáver alertó a los investigadores.
English
They covered the corpse with a clean sheet.
Spanish
Cubrieron el cadáver con una sábana limpia.

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