Declining Meaning in English

word · lemma: decline

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Definición

Getting smaller, weaker, or less, or politely refusing something. It can describe things like a falling number, worsening condition, or turning down an offer.

Uso & Matices

Formal or neutral in tone; often used with 'numbers', 'health', 'support', or when politely turning down invitations. Do not confuse 'declining' (getting worse or refusing) with 'inclining' (leaning/going up). Common phrases: 'declining sales', 'declining health', 'declining an invitation'.

• Spanish: en decadencia - disminuyendo - rechazando
• Portuguese (BR): em declínio - diminuindo - recusando
• Portuguese (PT): em declínio - a diminuir - a recusar
• Chinese (Simplified): 下降的 - 衰退的 - 拒绝的
• Chinese (Traditional): 下降的 - 衰退的 - 拒絕的
• Hindi: कम हो रहा - घटता हुआ - अस्वीकार करता
• Arabic: متناقص - متراجع - رافض
• Bengali: হ্রাস পাচ্ছে - কমছে - প্রত্যাখ্যান করা হচ্ছে
• Russian: снижается - ухудшается - отказывается
• Japanese: 減少している - 低下している - 辞退している
• Vietnamese: đang giảm - suy yếu - từ chối
• Korean: 감소하는 - 악화되는 - 거절하는
• Turkish: azalan - kötüleşen - reddeden
• Urdu: کم ہو رہا ہے - خراب ہو رہا ہے - انکار کرنا
• Indonesian: menurun - melemah - menolak

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I am declining the invitation to the party.

basic

The company's profits are declining every year.

basic

His health is declining as he gets older.

basic

People worry about declining interest in reading among teenagers.

natural

Despite declining sales, the store refused to close.

natural

Thanks, but I'm declining because I already have plans.

natural