ir debilitando

ir debilitando
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to gradually weaken
Las fiebre y la infección fueron debilitando al paciente.The fever and the infection gradually weakened the patient.
b. to gradually debilitate
La inflación y el desempleo van debilitando la economía del país.Inflation and unemployment are gradually debilitating the country's economy.
c. to dim (hopes, enthusiasm)
Distintos contratiempos fueron debilitando el entusiasmo de los organizadores del festival.Different setbacks dimmed the enthusiasm of the festival's organizers.
ir debilitándose
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
a. to weaken
El dólar fue debilitándose a lo largo del año hasta alcanzar su mínimo histórico en diciembre.The dollar weakened throughout the year until it reached an all-time low in December.
b. to gradually weaken
La industria textil de nuestro país fue debilitándose hasta casi desaparecer hacia finales del siglo pasado.The textile industry in our country gradually weakened and practically disappeared by the end of the past century.
c. to fade (sound)
El sonido de la música se fue debilitando hasta desaparecer.The sound of the music faded to silence.
d. to dim (light)
La luz en el interior de la casa iba debilitándose.The light inside the house was dimming.
e. to gradually dim (light)
La luz crepuscular se fue debilitando y finalmente la habitación se quedó a oscuras.The twilight gradually dimmed, and eventually the room was completely dark.
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