English–Spanish
“deteriorate” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/dexeneˈɾaɾ/
Example
La discusión degeneró rápidamente.
The discussion deteriorated quickly.
How to say “deteriorate” in Spanish
“Deteriorate” in Spanish is degenerar.
Turning from order into disorder or corruption.
Example sentences with degenerar
La protesta degeneró en violencia.
The protest degenerated into violence.
Tips for using degenerar
- Use degenerar en + noun to say what something turns into (La discusión degeneró en insultos), since English speakers often try to drop the preposition.