No. 4,484 in Spanish
agrava
"Worsens" or "aggravates."
In a sentence
El retraso agrava la situación actual.
The delay worsens the current situation.
In this sentence, 'agrava' is used to indicate that the delay adds to the severity of the current circumstances, demonstrating its meaning of 'to worsen.'
Su comportamiento agresivo sólo agrava los conflictos entre sus compañeros.
His aggressive behavior only exacerbates the conflicts among his peers.
Here, 'agrava' highlights how the described behavior intensifies the ongoing disputes, aligning with its function as a verb that signifies an increase in the gravity of a situation.
El virus se agrava con la falta de medidas preventivas.
The virus worsens due to the lack of preventive measures.
In this context, 'agrava' illustrates how the absence of actions contributes to the worsening of the condition, showcasing its usage to describe escalation in negative scenarios.
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