Descendido (en. Descended)

/des.enˈsi.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to something that has been reduced in quantity or has moved to a lower place.

The water level has descended after the drought.

El nivel del agua ha descendido después de la sequía.

One who has fallen in hierarchy or social level.

After the crisis, many companies have descended in their rankings.

Después de la crisis, muchas empresas han descendido en su clasificación.

Said of a person who has returned to a lower or less favorable state.

His health status has descended drastically since the accident.

Su estado de salud ha descendido drásticamente desde el accidente.

From the verb descender, which comes from the Latin 'descendere.'

descended to hell

It is used to describe someone who has lost their status or well-being, generally in a very negative context.

descendido a los infiernos

descended from his pedestal

It refers to someone who is no longer admired or respected by others.

descendido de su pedestal

descend

Verb that means to go down or reduce.

descender

descent

Noun that refers to the act of going down or decreasing.

descenso

descending

That follows a downward path or comes from a higher level.

desciendente

To be in a precarious or difficult situation.

After losing his job, he feels very descended.

Después de perder el trabajo, se siente muy descendido.

To drop in social status in the context of parties or events.

Since he left his job, his group of friends has descended.

Desde que dejó su trabajo, su grupo de amigos ha descendido.