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
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- 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’.
- Me muero de ganas de ver Avatar 2.
Well, that’s about it for today.
Happy Spanish learning,
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