descomposición
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la descomposición(
dehs
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kohm
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poh
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see
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (decay)
a. decomposition (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El formaldehído retrasa la descomposición del cadáver.The formaldehyde slows the decomposition of the body.
b. rotting
La descomposición de la fruta producía un olor nauseabundo.The rotting of the fruit produced a nauseating smell.
c. breaking down
La descomposición de la sustancia emite un gas tóxico.The breaking down of the substance emits a toxic gas.
a. breakdown
El asesor realizó la descomposición de mi salario para explicarme de qué partes constaba.The consultant did the breakdown of my salary to explain the parts it was made up of.
3. (colloquial) (stomach upset) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. diarrhea (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El médico me dijo que mi descomposición se debía a que había comido algo en mal estado.The doctor told me that my diarrhea was because I had eaten something that had gone bad.
b. diarrhoea (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Cuando se tiene descomposición se recomienda beber mucha agua para no deshidratarse.When you suffer from diarrhoea it is advised that you drink a lot of water so you don't get dehydrated.
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