Spanish word

decaer

Pronunciation

IPA/dekaˈeɾ/

Meaning

  • verblose strength

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)

More examples

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

After working all day, energy usually drops.

Core concept

Gradual fading of energy or cheer.

Common phrases

  • decaer la energía

    energy drops

  • decaer el ánimo

    spirits fall

  • decaer la moral

    morale falls

Similar words

empeorar: Worsens in condition or quality, especially with health or circumstances.
desanimarse: Becomes discouraged and loses motivation, dropping interest or drive.
agotarse: Runs out of physical or mental energy and reaches exhaustion.
debilitarse: Grows weaker in strength or function, reducing power or effectiveness.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa la disminución gradual del ánimo, la energía o la salud de alguien.

Word origin

From Latin decadere (de- 'down' + cadere 'to fall'), with the original 'falling down' sense extending to decline of vigor or morale and yielding Spanish decaer.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • declineverb

Opposites

Related words

  • decaídodejectedadjective
  • decaimientoweakeningnoun

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