How to Say "rot" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “rot” is “descomposición” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
organic matter breaking down
Examples
La descomposición de las hojas ayuda a nutrir el suelo.
The decomposition of leaves helps nourish the soil.
El calor acelera la descomposición de la carne.
Heat speeds up the decay of meat.
Estudiamos el proceso de descomposición orgánica en la escuela.
We studied the process of organic decomposition at school.
Gender Tip
In Spanish, words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine, so you should always say 'la descomposición'.
Wrong Gender
Mistake: “El descomposición”
Correction: La descomposición. Remember that '-ción' words use 'la'.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.