Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Funeral in Spanish: Funeral
Funeral · noun · foo-neh-RAHL
Funeral in Spanish is also funeral — a cognate that refers to the ceremony held to honor someone who has passed away.
foo-neh-RAHL
El funeral será mañana a las diez.
The funeral will be tomorrow at ten.
Funeral in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for funeral, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| funeral | funeral | foo-neh-RAHL | Default, widely understood |
| sepelio | funeral | formal | |
| entierro | funeral | burial specifically |
How Native Speakers Use Funeral
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Scheduling
El funeral se llevará a cabo en la iglesia del pueblo.
The funeral will take place at the village church.
Communicating logistics for a ceremony.
Condolences
Asistimos al funeral de su abuelo para darle el pésame.
We attended his grandfather's funeral to offer our condolences.
Paying respects to a bereaved family.
Planning
La familia está organizando los detalles del sepelio.
The family is organizing the details of the funeral.
Making arrangements after a loss.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Funeral
Wrong gender article
Incorrect: La funeral fue muy emotiva.
Correct: El funeral fue muy emotivo.
Funeral is a masculine noun in Spanish and takes the article el and masculine adjective forms.
Confusing funeral with funeraria
Incorrect: Vamos al funeral a comprar flores.
Correct: Vamos a la funeraria a comprar flores.
La funeraria is the funeral home (the building), while el funeral is the ceremony itself.
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Common Questions About Funeral in Spanish
- How do you say 'funeral' in Spanish?
- The word is funeral, a direct cognate, though the pronunciation differs — it is stressed on the last syllable: foo-neh-RAHL.
- What is the difference between funeral, sepelio, and entierro?
- Funeral is the general ceremony, sepelio is a more formal synonym, and entierro specifically refers to the burial portion of the service.
- How do you express condolences at a funeral in Spanish?
- Common phrases include mi más sentido pésame (my deepest condolences) and te acompaño en tu dolor (I share in your grief).