fallecidos

Fallecidos is a Spanish term that refers to people who have died. It is used as both an adjective and a noun derived from the verb fallecer (to die). In formal writing and media, los fallecidos or las personas fallecidas identify individuals who have passed away.

Linguistic notes: The masculine noun fallecido and the feminine fallecida refer to the deceased person, while the noun fallecimiento denotes the event of death. The plural fallecidos or fallecidas is used when speaking of a group. The term fallecidos is generally neutral and respectful, often preferred over more graphic terms in obituaries and official records.

Usage and context: In obituaries and memorials, phrases such as "falleció" (he or she died) and "los fallecidos" appear regularly. In news reporting and statistics, fallecidos is used to count deaths, for example in casualty figures or mortality data. The choice of term can vary by country, register, and cultural norms.

Comparison and related terms: Muertos is another general word for the dead, but fallecidos tends to carry a more formal or respectful tone. Difunto is often used to refer to a deceased person, sometimes in religious or ceremonial contexts. Fallecimiento is the noun for the act of dying, not the person.

See also: Obituaries, Fallecimiento, Difunto, Muerto, Mortality.