descida

descida

The act of going down or descending; descent.

Here, 'descida' is used to refer to the act of moving downward from a higher place, applying to physical descent like coming down a mountain.

A descida da montanha foi emocionante.

The descent of the mountain was thrilling.

In this sentence, 'descida' is figuratively referring to the reduction or decrease, in this case, of temperature values.

Observei a descida gradual da temperatura ao anoitecer.

I observed the gradual drop in temperature at dusk.

Here, 'descida' metaphorically describes a lowering or humbling approach, suggesting the act of adopting a less confrontational stance for negotiation purposes.

A descida para negociar foi uma estratégia sábia.

The descent to negotiate was a wise strategy.