decline progressively

[dɪˈklaɪn ˈprɑːɡresɪvli]
verb phrase
declinar progressivamente
1. to decrease or deteriorate gradually and continuously over time
The patient's health began to decline progressively after the diagnosis.
A saúde do paciente começou a declinar progressivamente após o diagnóstico.
2. to become worse in quality, value, or condition in a steady manner
The company's profits have been declining progressively for three quarters.
Os lucros da empresa vêm declinando progressivamente há três trimestres.
3. to gradually reduce or diminish in extent, intensity, or importance
His influence in the organization declined progressively until he resigned.
Sua influência na organização declinou progressivamente até ele renunciar.
This phrase is commonly used in medical, business, and academic contexts in both Brazilian and American English to describe gradual, observable deterioration over time. In Brazil, it's frequently used in healthcare discussions regarding patient conditions and in business reports about market trends.
NYC Slang
going downhill little by little
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deteriorate graduallyworsen incrementallydiminish steadilydecrease graduallyfall off slowlyregress steadily
Antonyms / Antônimos
improve progressivelyadvance graduallyincrease steadilyenhance incrementallygrow progressively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
declinar progressivamente
most common and standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ir decaindo aos poucos
more colloquial variant; literally 'going declining little by little'
São Paulo
declinar progressivamente / piorar progressivamente
both forms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
declinar progressivamente / decair progressivamente
'decair' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

regressiondeteriorationdegradationatrophydeclinedownward trendgradual decreaseprogressive loss

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a downward spiral
going downhill
falling by the wayside
going down the drain
losing steam
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