morar
dwell
Significa vivir o habitar en un lugar de forma permanente o por un tiempo prolongado.
Definition & meaning
Morar means to live, reside, or dwell in a place. It is usually used with en (“in” or “at”) and has a somewhat formal, literary, or old-fashioned tone. In everyday Spanish, vivir is more common.
It can also mean to inhabit or remain in a place, especially in literary or religious contexts.
Grammar & Word origin
Morar is a regular, intransitive -ar verb. It commonly appears as morar en + a place: for example, morar en una ciudad (“to reside in a city”). Its related noun morada means “dwelling” or “residence.”
The verb comes from Latin morārī, meaning “to stay” or “to remain.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- residir — “to reside”; similar in meaning, but often sounds more formal or administrative.
- habitar — “to inhabit”; can emphasize occupying or living in a particular dwelling or area.
- vivir — “to live”; the most common and versatile everyday equivalent.
There is no exact antonym. Depending on context, marcharse (“to leave”) or abandonar (“to abandon or leave”) can express the opposite action.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Los monjes moran en el monasterio.verb
The monks dwell in the monastery.
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