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    Deterioro (en. Deterioration)

    /deteɾiˈoɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action or effect of deteriorating.
    The deterioration of the building is evident.
    El deterioro del edificio es evidente.
    State of something that has suffered damage or decomposition.
    The deterioration of the relationship was inevitable.
    El deterioro de la relación fue inevitable.
    Process of degradation of a material or structure.
    The deterioration of the metal due to oxidation is common.
    El deterioro del metal por oxidación es común.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'deterior', which means 'worse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    environmental deterioration
    Decomposition of the environment due to human activity.
    deterioro ambiental
    physical deterioration
    Loss of health or bodily condition.
    deterioro físico
    cognitive deterioration
    Degeneration of mental functions.
    deterioro cognitivo

    Related Words

    to deteriorate
    To cause something to become worse or of lesser quality.
    deteriorar
    deteriorative
    That causes deterioration.
    deteriorativo
    deterioration
    Process of deteriorating.
    deterioración

    Slang Meanings

    Downfall.
    That business suffered a deterioration in its reputation.
    Ese negocio tuvo un deterioro en su reputación.
    Poor condition or state.
    That car is in total deterioration.
    Ese coche está en un deterioro total.