Caduco (en. Deciduous)

/kaˈðuko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in a state of decline or shows signs of lacking freshness.
The fruit in the fridge was caduco and could not be eaten.
La fruta en la nevera estaba caduco y no se podía comer.
Referring to rules or provisions that have ceased to be effective.
The contract is caduco and no longer has legal value.
El contrato es caduco y ya no tiene valor legal.
That has been exhausted or finished.
My passport is caduco and I need to renew it.
Mi pasaporte está caduco y necesito renovarlo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'caducus', meaning 'that falls' or 'that perishes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caduco like a leaf
It is used to refer to something that has lost its value or freshness.
caduco como una hoja

Related Words

caducidad
Quality of being caduco.
caducidad
decadent
That is in decline.
decadente
caducar
To lose validity or effectiveness.
caducar

Slang Meanings

Something that is no longer in use or out of style.
That phone is so caduco that it doesn't have wi-fi.
Ese teléfono es tan caduco que no tiene wi-fi.
Refers to an idea or trend that is no longer popular.
The hairstyle trend of the 80s feels very caduco today.
La moda del peinado de los 80 se siente muy caduco hoy en día.