dilapidated

[/dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtɪd/]

adjective

arruinado

1. in a state of disrepair or ruin; falling apart due to age or neglect

The old dilapidated house stood abandoned on the hilltop.

A velha casa arruinada ficava abandonada no topo da colina.

2. badly damaged or deteriorated

The dilapidated bridge was unsafe to cross.

A ponte deteriorada era perigosa para atravessar.

NYC Slang

beat-up, trashed, falling apart

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

arruinado

most common term used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

Rio de Janeiro

arruinado/caindo aos pedaços

colloquial 'caindo aos pedaços' (falling to pieces) is also used

São Paulo

deteriorado

more formal term often used in official contexts

Portugal

arruinado/degradado

degradado is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

dilapidated state of affairs - uma situação caótica/arruinada

fall into disrepair - deteriorar-se/arruinar-se

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