"Descenso" is a noun (sustantivo).
/dɛsˈsenso/
The word "descenso" refers to the act of descending or going downwards. It can refer to a physical descent, such as moving down a hill, or a figurative descent, such as a decrease in quantity, value, or quality. It is commonly used in various contexts, including general conversation, economics (to describe a drop in prices or rates), medicine (referring to a decrease in health), polytechnical (as related to a decline in performance or efficiency), and military (indicating a tactical withdrawal or decrease in forces).
In terms of frequency of use, "descenso" appears in both oral speech and written contexts but tends to occur more frequently in written contexts, especially in formal writing like reports or articles discussing trends.
El descenso de la temperatura fue notable durante la noche.
(The descent of the temperature was noticeable during the night.)
La empresa reportó un descenso en sus ventas este trimestre.
(The company reported a decline in its sales this quarter.)
Su salud mostró un descenso palpable en las últimas semanas.
(His health showed a tangible decline in recent weeks.)
"Descenso" is involved in various idiomatic expressions, particularly in contexts where decline or reduction is discussed.
Su carrera se convirtió en un descenso a los infiernos tras el escándalo.
(His career became a descent into hell after the scandal.)
Descenso de la moral: Indicates a decline in morale.
El descenso de la moral en el equipo fue evidente después de la derrota.
(The decline in team morale was evident after the defeat.)
Estar en un descenso: Used to describe a situation or person in a state of decline.
The word "descenso" originates from the Latin term "descensu," which is derived from "descendere," meaning 'to go down.' The prefix "de-" (down from) and the root "scendere" (to climb or to ascend) collectively imply the act of moving down.