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    Podredumbre (en. Rot)

    /po.ɾeˈðum.bɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of decomposition or putrefaction of organic substances.
    The rot of the food attracts many insects.
    La podredumbre del alimento atrae a muchos insectos.
    Moral or spiritual corruption.
    The rot in politics is a serious problem.
    La podredumbre en la política es un problema serio.
    Dirt or bad smell due to decomposition.
    The room had an unbearable rot due to forgotten food.
    El cuarto tenía una podredumbre insoportable debido a la comida olvidada.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'putrefactio', which means decomposition, putrefaction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moral decay
    State of corruption or ethical degradation.
    podredumbre moral
    there is no rot that does not show
    In the end, all evil comes to light.
    no hay podredumbre que no se vea
    living in decay
    To be in a state of decomposition or corruption.
    vivir en la podredumbre

    Related Words

    putrefaction
    Process of decomposition of organic matter.
    putrefacción
    decomposition
    Separation into parts of something due to degradation.
    descomposición
    corruption
    Alteration of the purity or integrity of something.
    corrupción

    Slang Meanings

    Living in a state of disorder and filth.
    That house is full of rot, it should be cleaned.
    Esa casa está llena de podredumbre, debería limpiarla.
    Being in a morally corrupt situation.
    That group is involved in political rot.
    Ese grupo está metido en la podredumbre política.