descenso
“descenso” means “descent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
descent, decrease
Also: drop, fall
📝 In Action
El descenso de la montaña duró tres horas.
B1The descent from the mountain lasted three hours.
Hubo un descenso en las temperaturas esta noche.
B1There was a drop in temperatures tonight.
Los economistas predicen un descenso de los precios.
B2Economists predict a decrease in prices.
relegation
Also: demotion
📝 In Action
El equipo está en la zona de descenso.
B2The team is in the relegation zone.
Evitaron el descenso en el último partido.
B2They avoided relegation in the last game.
El descenso a segunda división fue muy triste.
B2The demotion to the second division was very sad.
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Which word is the opposite of 'descenso'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'descensus', which comes from 'descendere' (to climb down). It shares the same roots as the English word 'descent'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'descenso' the same as 'bajada'?
Mostly yes, but 'bajada' is used for physical paths (like a hill) or everyday talk, while 'descenso' is more common for statistics, technical sports terms, or formal writing.
Can I use 'descenso' for a person's rank at work?
It's rare. Usually, we use 'descenso de categoría' or more commonly 'degradación' for a demotion in a job.
Is 'descenso' masculine or feminine?
It is masculine: 'el descenso' or 'los descensos'.