What is the Spanish word for "mourning"?

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

English

mourning

Spanish

duelo

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Alternative translations of "mourning"

luto

Examples of how to use "mourning" in Spanish

English
A period of national mourning was declared.
Spanish
Se declaró un período de luto nacional.
English
She wore black during the week of mourning.
Spanish
Ella vistió de negro durante la semana de luto.
English
The town observed a day of mourning together.
Spanish
El pueblo observó un día de luto juntos.
English
Quiet music filled the house of mourning.
Spanish
Música tranquila llenaba la casa de luto.
English
Flowers were placed outside in public mourning.
Spanish
Se colocaron flores afuera en señal de luto público.

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