No. 11,290 in Spanish
erosión
Erosion: The process by which soil, rock, or land is worn away by natural forces such as wind, water, or ice.
In a sentence
La erosión del suelo afecta la fertilidad agrícola.
Soil erosion affects agricultural fertility.
In this sentence, 'erosión' refers to the natural physical process of soil degradation.
La erosión de los valores éticos en la sociedad es preocupante.
The erosion of ethical values in society is concerning.
Here, 'erosión' is used metaphorically to describe a gradual decline or deterioration of ethical values.
La erosión en la fachada fue reparada por los albañiles.
The erosion on the facade was repaired by the builders.
In this case, 'erosión' signifies the physical wearing away of a building's surface.
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