Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
obsolescencia
Pronunciation
IPA/oβsolesˈθenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounobsolescence
Example
La obsolescencia tecnológica afecta a muchas empresas.
Technological obsolescence affects many companies.
More examples
Mi teléfono muestra signos de obsolescencia al año.
My phone shows signs of obsolescence after a year.
Core concept
Gradual loss of usefulness caused by newer technology or changing uses.
Common phrases
la obsolescencia programada
planned obsolescence
la obsolescencia de los dispositivos
device obsolescence
Similar words
desuso: Formerly used thing or custom that remains but receives little or no use now.
desactualización: Losing relevance because it has not been revised to match contemporary requirements.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o proceso por el cual algo deja de ser útil o pierde vigencia, especialmente debido a avances técnicos, cambios de uso o el paso del tiempo.
Word origin
From Latin obsolescere meaning 'grow old, fall into disuse', the noun enters Spanish via French obsolescence.
Usage tips
- Often appears with tecnológica or económica and with the phrase obsolescencia programada when companies shorten product lifespans.
Opposites
- innovacióninnovationnoun
- novedadnoveltynoun
Related words
- obsoletoobsoleteadjective
- obsolecerbecome obsoleteverb