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to eat away at
01
corroer, desgastar gradualmente
to slowly remove or destroy something over time
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.
Neglecting dental hygiene can allow plaque to eat away at tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Descuidar la higiene dental puede permitir que la placa desgaste el esmalte dental, lo que lleva a caries.
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.
Constant snacking can eat away at your appetite for healthier meals.
Picar constantemente puede mermar tu apetito por comidas más saludables.
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.
The ongoing legal disputes started to eat away at the business owner's sense of security.
Las disputas legales en curso comenzaron a carcomer el sentido de seguridad del dueño del negocio.
