"Languidecer" is a verb used in the Spanish language to describe a state of decline or weakening, typically in a physical or emotional context. It can refer to the act of losing strength, vitality, or interest, which might be applied to people, animals, or even ideas. The term is more commonly used in written contexts compared to oral speech, particularly in literary or poetic expressions.
Los viejos árboles empezaron a languidecer por la falta de agua.
The old trees began to languish due to the lack of water.
Después de la muerte de su perro, él comenzó a languidecer emocionalmente.
After the death of his dog, he started to languish emotionally.
La economía del país parece languidecer sin inversiones adecuadas.
The country's economy seems to languish without adequate investments.
While "languidecer" does not have many widely recognized idiomatic expressions, it can be found in contexts where the concept of decline or stagnation is described.
Languidecer de amor.
To languish of love.
Meaning: To suffer from unrequited love or deep emotional distress due to love.
Ejemplo: A veces, me parece que languidezco de amor por ella.
Sometimes it seems to me that I languish for love of her.
Languidecer en el olvido.
To languish in oblivion.
Meaning: To be forgotten or to gradually fade away from memory.
Ejemplo: Muchos artistas languidecen en el olvido después de su muerte.
Many artists languish in oblivion after their death.
Languidecer tras el fracaso.
To languish after failure.
Meaning: To suffer or weaken in spirit after a failure.
Ejemplo: Tras el fracaso del proyecto, el equipo comenzó a languidecer.
After the project's failure, the team began to languish.
"Languidecer" comes from the Latin word "languidēscere," which itself is derived from "languidus," meaning weak or faint. The transformation from Latin to Spanish preserves the original meaning tied to weakness and decline.
Debilitar (to weaken)
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