1. The act or process of crumbling, falling apart, or giving way suddenly
The desmoronamento of the building was caused by structural failures.
O desmoronamento do prédio foi causado por falhas estruturais.
2. A sudden and complete failure or breakdown, especially of a system, organization, or mental state
The desmoronamento of the government led to political chaos.
O desmoronamento do governo levou ao caos político.
3. A landslide or rockslide; the falling of earth or rock masses
Heavy rains triggered a desmoronamento on the hillside.
Chuvas intensas provocaram um desmoronamento na encosta.