English–Spanish
“worsen” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/empeoˈɾaɾ/
Example
Sin tratamiento, la herida empeora.
Without treatment, the wound worsens.
How to say “worsen” in Spanish
“Worsen” in Spanish is empeorar.
A condition becoming worse than before.
Example sentences with empeorar
Si no hablan, la relación puede empeorar.
If they don't talk, the relationship may worsen.
Tips for using empeorar
- The reflexive empeorarse indicates that the subject's own condition gets worse, while nonreflexive empeorar is used when something or someone causes the worsening.
Other Spanish words for “worsen”
La lluvia deterioró la pintura del puente.
The rain worsened the paint on the bridge.