What is the Spanish word for "descent"?

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

English

descent

Spanish

descenso

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Alternative translations of "descent"

linaje
bajada
caída
descendencia

Examples of how to use "descent" in Spanish

English
The airplane began its descent.
Spanish
El avión comenzó su descenso.
English
The airplane began its descent toward the runway.
Spanish
El avión comenzó su descenso hacia la pista.
English
Her family celebrated their descent from famous explorers.
Spanish
Su familia celebró su linaje de exploradores famosos.
English
He felt a sudden descent into deep silence.
Spanish
Sintió una caída repentina hacia un silencio profundo.
English
After the hike, the descent down was steep.
Spanish
Después de la caminata, el descenso fue empinado.

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