What is the Spanish word for "tomb"?

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

English

tomb

Spanish

tumba

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Alternative translations of "tomb"

sepulcro
panteón
cripta
mausoleo

Examples of how to use "tomb" in Spanish

English
An ancient king was buried in this tomb.
Spanish
Un rey antiguo fue enterrado en esta tumba.
English
They visited the ancient tomb today.
Spanish
Hoy visitaron la tumba antigua.
English
A small bird nested near the tomb.
Spanish
Un pajarito pequeño anidó cerca de la tumba.
English
She placed flowers on the family tomb.
Spanish
Ella colocó flores en la tumba de la familia.
English
The explorers found a hidden tomb entrance.
Spanish
Los exploradores encontraron una entrada oculta a la tumba.

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