English–Spanish
“deterioration” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/deteˈɾjoɾo/
Example
El deterioro de su salud preocupa a la familia.
The deterioration of his health worries the family.
How to say “deterioration” in Spanish
“Deterioration” in Spanish is deterioro.
A metal hinge slowly rusting and seizing up.
Example sentences with deterioro
Los médicos observan signos de deterioro en el paciente.
Doctors observe signs of deterioration in the patient.
Tips for using deterioro
- Although English deterioration is a direct cognate, deterioro often appears in technical or formal contexts, so in casual talk speakers prefer phrases like está peor.