Descendiendo (en. Descending)
/desenˈdjendo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of lowering or decreasing in level or quantity.
The plane is descending toward the airport.
El avión está descendiendo hacia el aeropuerto.
To pass from one place to another that is in a lower position.
Descending the mountain, we found a lake.
Descendiendo por la montaña, encontramos un lago.
To produce an effect of decrease or reduction.
Temperatures are descending with the change of season.
Las temperaturas están descendiendo con el cambio de estación.
Etymology
From the Latin 'descendere', which means to go down.
Common Phrases and Expressions
descending to the practical
Referring to the discussion of concrete topics instead of abstract ones.
descendiendo a lo práctico
descending in popularity
Referring to something that is losing popularity.
descendiendo en popularidad
while being in decline
Indicating that something is happening at this moment.
al estar descendiendo
Related Words
descent
Action of lowering or decreasing.
descenso
to descend
Going down or decreasing.
descender
drop
The act of lowering or descending.
bajada
Slang Meanings
Lowering the level.
Sales are descending compared to last month.
La venta está descendiendo en comparación con el mes pasado.
Losing strength or intensity.
The team's enthusiasm is descending.
El entusiasmo del equipo está descendiendo.