desmorona-se
[desh-moh-ROH-nah-seh]
verb
it crumbles; it collapses; it falls apart
1. to break down into small pieces; to disintegrate or crumble
The old wall desmorona-se with the passage of time.
A parede antiga desmorona-se com o passar do tempo.
2. to collapse or fall into ruin; to deteriorate completely
The building desmorona-se due to lack of maintenance.
O edifício desmorona-se pela falta de manutenção.
3. figuratively: to fail or break down mentally or emotionally
His confidence desmorona-se after the failure.
A sua confiança desmorona-se após o fracasso.
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