What is the Spanish word for "perish"?

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

English

perish

Spanish

perecer

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Alternative translations of "perish"

morir
desaparecer
extinguirse
caducar

Examples of how to use "perish" in Spanish

English
Many crops perished in the sudden frost.
Spanish
Muchas cosechas perecieron en la helada repentina.
English
Many small plants perish without water.
Spanish
Muchas plantas pequeñas mueren sin agua.
English
The sailors perished in the storm.
Spanish
Los marineros perecieron en la tormenta.
English
The food is perishing in the heat.
Spanish
La comida se está echando a perder por el calor.
English
Several animals have perished this winter.
Spanish
Varios animales han muerto este invierno.

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Many crops perished in the sudden frost.

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