What is the Spanish word for "worsen"?

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

English

worsen

Spanish

empeorar

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Examples of how to use "worsen" in Spanish

English
I hope the situation does not worsen.
Spanish
Espero que la situación no empeore.
English
The weather may worsen this afternoon.
Spanish
El clima podría empeorar esta tarde.
English
Her health worsened after the surgery.
Spanish
Su salud empeoró después de la cirugía.
English
Air pollution is worsening in the city.
Spanish
La contaminación del aire está empeorando en la ciudad.
English
They have worsened the situation already.
Spanish
Ya han empeorado la situación.

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