zombie

BrE /ˈzɒmbiː/ AmE /ˈzɑːmbi/

noun en → es

1 MONSTER [singular] B2

a fictional undead creature that is often depicted as a slow-moving, unintelligent human with a craving for human flesh

zombie (mismo término)

Collocations zombie apocalypse · zombie outbreak

  • The movie is set in a world where zombies have taken over.

    La película está ambientada en un mundo donde los zombis han tomado el control.

2 LIVING DEAD [singular] C1

a person who is not fully alive but moves around like a living person, often used to describe someone who seems dull or unresponsive

muerto viviente (figurado)

Collocations zombie-like state · zombie-like behavior

  • She was in a zombie-like state after the long night shift.

    Ella estaba en un estado de muerto viviente después del largo turno nocturno.