No. 10,795 in Spanish
descender
To descend; to move downwards or lower.
In a sentence
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 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.
En invierno, las temperaturas suelen descender considerablemente en esta región.
In winter, temperatures usually decrease significantly in this region.
The word 'descender' is used here metaphorically to mean 'to decrease in value or amount', referring to the reduction of temperature measurements.
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.
In this sentence, 'descender' is used in a specific sports context meaning 'to be relegated' to a lower classification or division based on performance.
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