No. 10,680 in Spanish
declinar
To decline, refuse, or diminish.
In a sentence
Decidí declinar la oferta de empleo que me hicieron.
I decided to decline the job offer they gave me.
Here, 'declinar' is used in the sense of formally rejecting or refusing something presented, such as an offer.
El sol comienza a declinar hacia el horizonte al atardecer.
The sun starts to decline towards the horizon at sunset.
In this case, 'declinar' refers to the action of something moving downward or setting, often used for celestial bodies like the sun.
Su salud empezó a declinar rápidamente debido a la enfermedad.
His health began to decline rapidly due to the illness.
In this example, 'declinar' is describing a gradual deterioration or worsening, commonly used for health or conditions.
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