descender

This is the 10795th most frequent Spanish word.


descender

To descend; to move downwards or lower.


The word 'descender' is used here as a verb meaning 'to go down in altitude' or 'to descend', typically describing the movement of an object from a higher to a lower position.

El avión comenzó a descender al acercarse al aeropuerto.

The airplane started to descend as it approached the airport.


The word 'descender' is used here metaphorically to mean 'to decrease in value or amount', referring to the reduction of temperature measurements.

En invierno, las temperaturas suelen descender considerablemente en esta región.

In winter, temperatures usually decrease significantly in this region.


In this sentence, 'descender' is used in a specific sports context meaning 'to be relegated' to a lower classification or division based on performance.

El equipo de fútbol podría descender a una categoría inferior si no mejora en la próxima temporada.

The football team could be relegated to a lower division if it doesn't improve next season.