Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
descender
Pronunciation
IPA/desθenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbgo down
Example
Los precios han descendido este mes.
Prices have gone down this month.
More examples
Todos descendieron del autobús.
Everyone got off the bus.
Core concept
A volume knob turned down.
Common phrases
descender del autobús
get off the bus
descender en picado
plummet
descender varios grados
drop several degrees
Similar words
bajar: Move from a higher to a lower position or level, often for physical movement.
disminuir: Become smaller in amount or degree, focusing on quantity or intensity.
reducirse: Become smaller naturally or over time, often indicating a gradual reduction.
caer: Fall from a higher position to a lower one, typically by dropping or gravity.
Definition in Spanish
Ir o colocarse en una posición más baja; también indicar que algo disminuye en cantidad, nivel o intensidad.
Word origin
Via Old Spanish from Latin descendere, built from de- "down" and scandere "to climb", the spatial sense broadens to mean lowering amounts or intensity.
Usage tips
- For getting off a vehicle descender de is grammatically correct but sounds formal, while native speakers often say bajarse de in conversation.