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to eat away at
01
corroer, desgastar gradualmente
to slowly remove or destroy something over time
información gramatical
composición morfológica
frasal
verbo de acción
regular
inseparable
partícula
away at
verbo base
eat
presente
eat away at
3.ª persona singular
eats away at
participio presente
eating away at
pretérito simple
ate away at
participio pasado
eaten away at
Ejemplos
Over time, the rust began to eat away at the metal bridge, causing structural concerns.
Con el tiempo, el óxido comenzó a carcomer el puente de metal, causando preocupaciones estructurales.
02
carcomer, mermar
to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
Ejemplos
The rising inflation began to eat away at the purchasing power of the currency.
La inflación creciente comenzó a mermar el poder adquisitivo de la moneda.
03
carcomer, minar
to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
Ejemplos
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
La incertidumbre del mercado laboral comenzó a carcomer su confianza y paz mental.
