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erodir — meaning in English

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English meaning

degrade verb To lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
erode verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.

Senses

erodir is used for these senses in English:

degrade (transitive, geology) To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
erode To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.

degrade — full definition

verb To lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
verb To reduce something's quality, strength, or condition over time.

erode — full definition

verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
verb To gradually weaken or destroy something 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

degradar desgastar