erosion

S2 W2

BrE /ɪˈrəʊʃ(ə)n/ AmE /ɪˈroʊʒ(ə)n/

noun en → es

1 WEAR AWAY [uncountable] B2

the gradual destruction of something by natural forces such as wind, rain, or waves

erosión

  • be affected by erosion

Collocations soil erosion · coastal erosion

  • The cliff is being eroded by the sea.

    El acantilado está siendo erosionado por el mar.

2 WEAKEN [uncountable] C1

the gradual weakening of something, especially a person's health or confidence

debilitamiento, erosión

  • be affected by erosion

Collocations erosion of moral values · erosion of trust

  • The scandal has caused a serious erosion of public confidence in the government.

    El escándalo ha causado una erosión grave de la confianza pública en el gobierno.