mortal

• Describe lo que está sujeto a la muerte o es característico de los seres mortales; también se usa para referirse a algo que causa la muerte o a un estado extremadamente intenso o grave.

Describes something that is subject to death; also used to describe a fatal or extremely intense condition.

1. Subject to deathB2formal

   Describes a living being that will eventually die.

   sujeto a muerte

   • All humans are mortal.
   • The ancient Greeks believed gods were not mortal.
   • Mortal creatures have a limited lifespan.

   Sinónimosearthlyfinitehumanperishabletemporaltransient

   Antónimosdeathlessimmortalundying

2. B2formal

   Capable of causing death; fatal.

   mortal (que causa la muerte)

   • He suffered a mortal wound in the battle.
   • The disease proved to be mortal for many patients.
   • A mortal blow was struck to the enemy's defenses.

   Sinónimosdeadlyfatallethal

3. Extreme or intenseC1informal

   Used to emphasize the severity or intensity of something.

   mortal (intensificador)

   • She was in mortal fear of losing her job.
   • They lived in mortal terror of the dictator.
   • He felt a mortal dread before the exam.

   Sinónimosawfuldireextremegreatintenseoverwhelmingprofoundsevereterribleutter

• Sustantivo que designa a un ser humano, especialmente en contraste con lo divino o inmortal, o a cualquier ser sujeto a la muerte.

A noun referring to a human being, especially in contrast to a divine or immortal being, or a being that is subject to death.

1. B2formal

   A human being, especially as contrasted with a divine or immortal being.

   ser mortal

   • The gods looked down upon the mortals below.
   • He was just a mortal, not a superhero.
   • Mortals are born and eventually die.

   Sinónimoscreatureearthlinghumanhuman beingindividualsoul

2. B2informal

   An ordinary person, as opposed to someone with special powers or status.

   Persona común

   • Even the richest mortals have problems.
   • She treated everyone, from kings to common mortals, with respect.
   • The wizard was far beyond the abilities of any mere mortal.

   Sinónimoscommonercreatureearthlingeverymanhumanhuman beingsoul

   Antónimosdeitygodimmortal