This is the 1422nd most frequent Spanish word.
fallecimiento
Death; passing away.
Within this sentence, 'fallecimiento' highlights a general occurrence of death among acquaintances.
En el último año, el fallecimiento de personas cercanas ha sido una experiencia difícil de afrontar.
In the last year, the passing of close people has been a difficult experience to cope with.
'Fallecimientos' in this context is utilized in a statistical sense, denoting recorded instances of death.
Los registros muestran un aumento en el número de fallecimientos en la región debido a la epidemia.
Records show an increase in the number of deaths in the region due to the epidemic.
Here, 'fallecimiento' is used to formally express the death of a relative, focusing on the event's emotional impact.