No. 9,376 in Spanish
agravan
"Agravan" means "they worsen" or "they aggravate."
In a sentence
Las lluvias intensas agravan las inundaciones en la región.
The heavy rains worsen the flooding in the region.
In this sentence, 'agravan' is used to indicate that the heavy rains are making the flooding situation worse, demonstrating the usage of the word to express exacerbation or an increase in the severity of a condition.
Cuando no duermes lo suficiente, agravan los problemas de concentración.
When you don't sleep enough, concentration problems worsen.
Here, 'agravan' refers to the action where insufficient sleep intensifies the difficulty in concentrating, highlighting the verb's connection to deteriorating conditions.
La falta de recursos médicos agravan las dificultades en el hospital.
The lack of medical resources worsens the difficulties in the hospital.
The use of 'agravan' in this context shows how an external factor contributes to or intensifies an existing challenging situation, exemplifying its application in discussing declining circumstances.
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