is eroded

[ɪz ɪˈroʊdɪd]
verb phrase
está erodido / é erodido / sofre erosão
1. is gradually worn away or damaged by wind, water, or weather
The coastline is eroded by constant wave action.
A costa está erodida pela ação constante das ondas.
2. is gradually weakened or destroyed
Public trust is eroded by political scandals.
A confiança pública é erodida por escândalos políticos.
3. is gradually reduced in amount, value, or effectiveness
Inflation is eroded savings over time.
A inflação está erodindo as economias ao longo do tempo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'erosão' is commonly used both literally (for natural phenomena like coastal erosion) and metaphorically (for the erosion of rights, values, or institutions). The phrase is frequently used in environmental discourse and political commentary in both Brazil and the USA.
NYC Slang
is worn down / is getting eaten away
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is worn awayis deterioratedis corrodedis degradedis weakened
Antonyms / Antônimos
is preservedis strengthenedis reinforcedis built upis accumulated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está erodido / é erodido
Most common usage in Brazil for physical erosion
Rio de Janeiro
tá erodido / sofre erosão
Informal speech uses contracted forms
São Paulo
está sendo erodido
Progressive form emphasizing ongoing action common in business contexts
Portugal
está erodido / é erodido
Same usage as Brazil but with European pronunciation

Related Words

erosionerodeerodingerodedweatheringcorrosiondegradation

Related Idioms & Phrases

erosion of trust
erosion of values
erosion of rights
wear and tear
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