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decline in Spanish

decline in Spanish is retroceso, decadencia, declinación — decline means to become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

decline in Spanish

retroceso
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
decadencia
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
declinación
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
declive
noun
A deterioration of condition; a weakening or worsening.
declinar
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
descaecer
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
periclitar
verb
(intransitive) To become weaker or worse.
rechazar
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
declinar
verb
(transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.
declinar
verb
(transitive, grammar, usually of substantives, adjectives and pronouns) To inflect for case, number, gender, and the like.

What does "decline" mean?

  1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
    "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis."
  2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
    "She declined the invitation to the gala."
  3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.
    "The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market."

decline in a sentence

  • His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis.
  • Sales have declined steadily over the past year.
  • She declined the invitation to the gala.
  • The company's decline began after new competitors entered the market.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "decline" in Spanish?

"decline" in Spanish is retroceso, decadencia, declinación. decline means: To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

How do you use "decline" in a sentence?

Example: "His health declined rapidly after the diagnosis." In Spanish, "decline" is retroceso, decadencia, declinación.

Are there other ways to say "decline" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "decline": retroceso, decadencia, declinación, declive, declinar, descaecer.

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