perish

[/ˈperɪʃ/]

verb

perecer

1. to die, especially in a violent or sudden way

Many soldiers perished in the battle.

Muitos soldados pereceram na batalha.

2. to be destroyed or ruined

The ancient manuscript perished in the fire.

O manuscrito antigo pereceu no incêndio.

3. to spoil or decay (especially of food)

Fruit can perish quickly in hot weather.

A fruta pode perecer rapidamente em clima quente.

4. to suffer greatly or be in extreme discomfort

I'm perishing from the cold.

Estou morrendo de frio.

NYC Slang

kick the bucket, buy the farm, croak

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

perecer

standard usage across Brazil

Brazil (colloquial)

morrer

informal usage in casual speech

Portugal

perecer

formal and standard usage

Portugal (colloquial)

apodrecer

used when referring to spoiling or rotting, especially food

perish the thought - que Deus nos livre, que não aconteça

perish in the attempt - perecer na tentativa

to perish from hunger - morrer de fome

perishable goods - bens perecíveis

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