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    Pudrir (en. Decay)

    /puˈðɾiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To decompose organic matter due to the action of bacteria or fungi.
    The fruit started to rot after being on the ground for several days.
    La fruta comenzó a pudrirse después de estar varios días en el suelo.
    To corrupt or decompose morally.
    Power can rot people if they lack principles.
    El poder puede pudrir a las personas si no tienen principios.
    To make something unusable or to lose its function.
    Intense rains can rot crops if they are not taken care of.
    Las lluvias intensas pueden pudrir los cultivos si no se cuidan.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pudrĭre', which means to rot or decompose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be rolling with laughter
    To laugh a lot and uncontrollably.
    pudrirse de risa
    to rot away in jail
    To spend a long time in prison without freedom.
    pudrirse en la cárcel
    to rot away in oblivion
    To be forgotten or not receive attention.
    pudrirse en el olvido

    Related Words

    decomposition
    Process of decomposing organic matter.
    descomposición
    putrefaction
    State of decomposition of organic matter with a bad smell.
    putrefacción
    to decompose
    To break into parts or reduce to a simpler condition.
    descomponer

    Slang Meanings

    To rot someone
    When we say someone is going to rot, it sometimes means they will face serious consequences for their actions.
    Cuando decimos que alguien se va a pudrir, a veces significa que va a enfrentar consecuencias graves por sus acciones.
    To be rotting
    When someone says they are rotting, they often refer to being very bored or inactive.
    Cuando alguien dice que está pudriéndose, a menudo se refiere a estar muy aburrido o inactivo.