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empiorar — meaning in English

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English meaning

impair verb To make something weaker or worse.
worsen verb To make or become worse.

Senses

empiorar is used for these senses in English:

impair (transitive) To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
worsen (transitive) To make worse; to impair.
worsen (intransitive) To become worse; to get worse.

impair — full definition

verb To make something weaker or worse.
verb To become worse over time.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

prejudicar diminuir enfraquecer piorar