downfall

BrE /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/ AmE /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

noun en → es

1 FAILURE [singular] B2

the failure or ruin of a person, organization, etc.

ruina, fracaso

  • the downfall of somebody/something

Collocations downfall of a company · personal downfall

  • The scandal was the final blow to his career and led to his downfall.

    El escándalo fue el golpe final a su carrera y llevó a su ruina.

2 FALL [singular] B1

the act of falling down or being brought down from a higher position to a lower one.

caída, descenso

  • the downfall of somebody/something

Collocations downfall from power · sudden downfall

  • The sudden change in the weather caused a rapid downfall of leaves.

    El cambio repentino en el clima causó una rápida caída de hojas.