Degradado (en. Degraded)

/deɡɾaˈðaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of deterioration or loss of quality.
The degradation of the environment is alarming.
El degradado del medio ambiente es alarmante.
A person who has fallen into a state of humiliation or dishonor.
He felt degraded after losing his job.
Se sentía un degradado tras perder su empleo.
adjective
That has been diminished in its value or quality.
The product was sold at a degraded price.
El producto se vendía a un precio degradado.
That is in a state of deterioration.
The house was in a degraded state and needed repairs.
La casa estaba en un estado degradado y necesitaba reparaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'degradare', which means 'to lower or descend.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

degraded by time
Something that has lost its original state due to the passage of time.
degradado por el tiempo
emotionally degraded
State of someone who has suffered a strong emotional impact.
degradado emocionalmente

Related Words

degradation
Action of degrading or the state of being degraded.
degradación
to degrade
To make something or someone lose their dignity or value.
degradar

Slang Meanings

To be in a very bad or contemptible situation.
After the breakup, he feels totally degraded.
Después de la ruptura, se siente totalmente degradado.
To feel undervalued or worthless.
His attitude left him in a degraded state.
Su actitud lo dejó en un estado degradado.