descended, came down, went down
1. past tense of descer; to move downward from a higher to a lower position
He descended the stairs slowly.
Ele desceu as escadas lentamente.
2. to get off or alight from a vehicle or elevated position
She descended from the bus.
Ela desceu do ônibus.
3. to lower oneself in rank, status, or dignity
He descended to their level.
Ele desceu ao nível deles.
4. to originate from or be derived from
They descended from a noble family.
Eles desceram de uma família nobre.
Related Idioms & Phrases
desceu a ladeira - went downhill (deteriorated)
desceu do pedestal - came down from the pedestal (lost prestige)
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