perish
BrE /ˈpɜːrɪʃ/ AmE /ˈpɛrɪʃ/
verb en → es
past perished pp perished ing perishing
to die, especially in a violent or painful way
morir, perecer
- sb perishes from/in something
Collocations perish in a fire · perish at sea
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Many people perished in the earthquake.
Mucha gente pereció en el terremoto.
to be destroyed or ruined completely
destruirse, perderse
- something perishes in something
Collocations food perishing quickly · a culture perishing over time
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The food will perish if it is not kept cool.
La comida se perderá si no la mantienes fría.