downfall
BrE /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/ AmE /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/
noun en → es
the failure or ruin of a person, organization, etc.
ruina, fracaso
- the downfall of somebody/something
Collocations downfall of a company · personal downfall
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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.
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
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The sudden change in the weather caused a rapid downfall of leaves.
El cambio repentino en el clima causó una rápida caída de hojas.