Translation of Spanish word "descenso" to English
descenso
/desˈsenθo/
Meaning
Verbthe act of moving downward, especially in a steep or difficult way
How to use
Descenso ('descent / decrease / drop / relegation') is masculine. It is a noun, not a verb. In sports, it means relegation to a lower division.
🇬🇧 English
descent
Example
El equipo de rescate comenzó el descenso por la montaña.
The rescue team began the descent down the mountain.
La montaña ofrecía un descenso emocionante a través de la nieve.
The mountain offered an exciting descent through the snow.
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Common phrases
- descenso de temperatura— drop in temperature
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What does the Spanish word "descenso" mean?▼
The Spanish word "descenso" means "descent" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El equipo de rescate comenzó el descenso por la montaña." (which translates as "The rescue team began the descent down the mountain.").
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