This is the 8831st most frequent Portuguese word.
apodrecendo
"Apodrecendo" means "rotting" or "decaying."
In this sentence, 'apodrecendo' describes the ongoing decay process of the fruit although not entirely rotten yet.
A fruta estava apodrecendo na cesta.
The fruit was rotting in the basket.
Here, 'apodrecendo' is used metaphorically to describe the perceived deterioration of societal moral values.
Os valores morais da sociedade parecem estar apodrecendo.
The moral values of society seem to be decaying.
In this context, 'apodrecer' (related to 'apodrecendo') refers to the bread decaying in the future if not preserved.