There is a dramatic element to this expression that I quite like. We are exaggerated, and our language reflects our nature.

This phrase is used with nouns to say that ‘we are dying of something’.

The most common combinations are:

Me muero de

• • hambre
  • sed
  • frío
  • calor
  • aburrimiento
  • sueño
  • cansancio
  • envidia
  • dolor
  • celos
  • tristeza
  • amor
  • risa

You can also use the past form and say ‘Me morí de…’

Or the periphrasis ‘Me estoy muriendo…’

And one more thing, ‘Me muero de ganas de [hacer algo] means ‘I can’t wait to’.

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Well, that’s about it for today.

Happy Spanish learning,

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