deteriorating

S2 W2

BrE /dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪtɪŋ/ AmE /dɪˈtɛriəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 GETTING WORSE [non-predicative adjective] B2

becoming worse or less good over time

empeorando, deteriorándose

  • be/get + adj

Collocations deteriorating health · deteriorating relationship

  • His health is deteriorating rapidly.

    Su salud está empeorando rápid-amente.

2 DECLINE [non-predicative adjective] B1

becoming worse or less good in a particular aspect

enfriándose, deteriorándose en algo

  • be/get + adj

Collocations deteriorating situation · deteriorating economy

  • The economic situation is deteriorating.

    La situación económica está empeorando.