What is the Spanish word for "decay"?

Learn how to say "decay" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

decay

Spanish

caries

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Alternative translations of "decay"

decadencia
descomposición
podredumbre
deterioro

Examples of how to use "decay" in Spanish

English
Tooth decay is a common problem.
Spanish
La caries dental es un problema común.
English
Tooth decay can cause a lot of pain
Spanish
La caries puede causar mucho dolor.
English
The abandoned house showed signs of decay
Spanish
La casa abandonada mostraba signos de deterioro.
English
Wooden furniture suffered decay after rain
Spanish
Los muebles de madera sufrieron deterioro después de la lluvia.
English
We studied radioactive decay in science class
Spanish
Estudiamos la desintegración radiactiva en la clase de ciencias.

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