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“lose strength” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/dekaˈeɾ/

Example

Es normal decaer un poco cuando estás cansado.

It's normal to feel a little weak when you're tired.

Illustration for decaer (lose strength)

How to say “lose strength” in Spanish

“Lose strength” in Spanish is decaer.

Gradual fading of energy or cheer.

Full entry for decaer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with decaer

Después de trabajar todo el día, suele decaer la energía.

After working all day, energy usually drops.

Tips for using decaer

  • Decaer has a slightly formal or literary tone, so conversational Spanish often prefers desanimarse, perder fuerzas, or estar decaído.

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