What does "descomponer" mean in English?

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Spanish

descomponer

English

to spoil

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Alternative translations of "descomponer"

to spoil
to decompose
to break down
to dismantle
to disassemble

Examples of how to use "descomponer" in Spanish

Spanish
La comida se descompuso por el calor.
English
The food spoiled because of the heat.
Spanish
Descompongo el juguete para aprender.
English
I disassemble the toy to learn.
Spanish
Ayer descompuse la radio vieja.
English
Yesterday I fixed the old radio.
Spanish
Mi papá descomponía cosas como afición.
English
My dad used to fix things as a hobby.
Spanish
La comida se descompondrá si no la guardas.
English
The food will spoil if you don't store it.

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La comida se descompuso por el calor.

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