1. a condition of severe disrepair or deterioration; the state of being run-down and falling apart
The old mansion had fallen into a dilapidated state after decades of neglect.
A mansão antiga tinha caído num estado de ruína após décadas de abandono.
2. the appearance or condition of something that is crumbling, decayed, or in very poor repair
The building's dilapidated state made it unsafe for habitation.
O estado deteriorado do edifício o tornou impróprio para habitação.