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/desˈθenso/ ES
/desˈsenso/ MX
Translation
descent, drop, decline
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Word origin
From Latin descensus, from descendere ('to climb down'), from de ('down') plus scandere ('to climb'). The same root gives English 'descent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- descensus
- English cognates
- descent, descend
Grammar
Examples
subida.
The descent of the mountain was harder than the climb.
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A sharp drop in temperatures was recorded.
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The team is fighting to avoid relegation to the second division.
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The plane began its descent towards the airport.
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What is causing the decline in sales this month?
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 52, lesson 8: descenso, buscador, celeste and 7 more words.