decrepit [dɪˈkrepɪt]
decrepit
decrepit(
dih
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kreh
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piht
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (frail)
a. decrépito
Jason's father is decrepit now and can no longer do any physical work around the house.El padre de Jason ya está decrépito y no puede hacer nada de trabajo físico en la casa.
2. (falling apart)
a. deteriorado
The roof of the decrepit house is beginning to collapse.El techo de la casa deteriorada está empezando a derrumbarse.
b. destartalado
That decrepit piece of junk will never pass inspection. You might as well haul it to the junkyard.Esa chatarra destartalada nunca pasará la inspección. Mejor llévalo al deshuesadero.
c. ruinoso
The decrepit hut still provided some shelter from the wind that night.La choza ruinosa al menos nos protegió del viento esa noche.
decrepitadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (person)
a. decrépito(a)
2. (thing)
a. ruinoso(a)
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