What is the Spanish word for "deteriorate"?

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

English

deteriorate

Spanish

deteriorarse

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Alternative translations of "deteriorate"

empeorar
degradarse
desmejorar

Examples of how to use "deteriorate" in Spanish

English
His condition will deteriorate without treatment.
Spanish
Su condición empeorará sin tratamiento.
English
The old roof deteriorates every winter.
Spanish
El techo viejo se deteriora cada invierno.
English
Her health deteriorated after the surgery.
Spanish
Su salud se deterioró después de la cirugía.
English
The paint is deteriorating from the sun.
Spanish
La pintura se está deteriorando por el sol.
English
He has deteriorated since last month.
Spanish
Él ha empeorado desde el mes pasado.

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