How to Say "worsened" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “worsened” is “complicada” — C1 level.
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AdjectiveC1formal
Referring to a health condition
Examples
La herida se ha complicado y ahora requiere cirugía urgente.
The wound has worsened/become complicated and now requires urgent surgery.
La paciente fue trasladada porque su situación era muy complicada.
The patient was transferred because her situation was very serious/worsened.
As a Past Participle
When used after a form of 'haber' or 'estar,' 'complicada' acts like the past participle of the verb 'complicar' (to complicate), meaning something has been made difficult or worsened by an action.
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