Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
decadencia
Pronunciation
IPA/dekaˈðenθja/
Meaning
- feminine noundecline
Example
La decadencia del barrio preocupa a los vecinos.
The decline of the neighborhood worries the residents.
More examples
La decadencia económica redujo las oportunidades laborales.
The economic downturn reduced job opportunities.
Core concept
Crumbling city block with boarded windows and closed shops.
Common phrases
la decadencia económica
the economic downturn
la decadencia del comercio
the decline in trade
Similar words
declive: Slow waning of social or economic momentum and influence.
descenso: A decrease in numbers, levels, or measurable intensity.
empeoramiento: Progressive worsening of a situation or condition.
deterioro: Progressive loss of function or appearance due to wear, damage, or neglect.
Definition in Spanish
Pérdida gradual de fuerza, prestigio o valor de algo que ocurre con el tiempo, especialmente en instituciones, costumbres o lugares.
Word origin
From Latin decadentia 'a falling away', from decadere 'to fall down', adopted into Spanish as a noun for a gradual loss of strength, prestige, or value.
Usage tips
- Used more in formal or analytical descriptions; in everyday speech speakers often prefer phrases like 'está empeorando' or 'se está deteriorando'.
Other meanings
- downfallnoun
- decadencenoun
Opposites
- prosperidadprosperitynoun
- progresoprogressnoun
Related words
- decadentedecadentadjective