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deteriorating

[/dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪŋ/]
verb (present participle) / adjective
deteriorando / em deterioração
1. becoming progressively worse in quality, condition, or value
The patient's health is deteriorating rapidly.
A saúde do paciente está se deteriorando rapidamente.
2. declining in physical condition or appearance
The deteriorating infrastructure needs urgent repairs.
A infraestrutura em deterioração necessita de reparos urgentes.
3. becoming worse in relations or situation
The relationship between the two countries is deteriorating.
O relacionamento entre os dois países está piorando.
Synonyms
worseningdecliningdegradingdecayingdeteriorative
Antonyms
improvingenhancingstrengtheningamelioratingadvancing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deteriorando / piorando
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
deteriorando / caindo
Colloquial alternative 'caindo' also used
São Paulo
deteriorando / em declínio
Standard formal usage
Portugal
deteriorando / a piorar
European Portuguese prefers 'a piorar' in continuous contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

going downhill
falling apart
on the decline
going to pieces
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