deteriorado

This is the 10914th most frequent Spanish word.


deteriorado

Worn out or damaged.


Here, 'deteriorado' is used as an adjective to describe the physical state of the building.

El edificio antiguo está muy deteriorado por el paso del tiempo.

The old building is very deteriorated by the passage of time.


In this sentence, 'deteriorado' is used to convey wear or damage due to long-term use, applied to the material of the armchair.

El cuero del sillón se ve deteriorado después de años de uso.

The leather of the armchair looks worn out after years of use.


In this example, 'deteriorado' is used metaphorically to describe the decline of someone's health.

La salud del paciente estaba deteriorada tras la larga enfermedad.

The patient's health was deteriorated after the prolonged illness.