What does deteriorado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word deteriorado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use deteriorado in Spanish.

The word deteriorado in Spanish means dilapidated, deteriorated, damage, become worse, get worse. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word deteriorado

dilapidated

adjetivo (estropeado, menoscabado) (building)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
No es seguro habitar edificios deteriorados.
It's not safe to occupy dilapidated buildings.

deteriorated

participio pasado (estropeado)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")
Las relaciones entre ambos países se han deteriorado.
The relationship amongst both countries has deteriorated.

damage

verbo transitivo (estropear, dañar) (cause harm)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El uso de tintes deterioró tu cabello.
Using dyes damaged your hair.

become worse, get worse

verbo pronominal (empeorarse, decaerse)

La salud del abuelo se deterioró y su estado es delicado.
Grandfather's health has gotten worse and he's in a delicate condition.

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