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to erode
01
erosionar
(of natural forces such as wind, water, or other environmental factors) to gradually wear away or diminish the surface of a material
Transitive: to erode the surface of a material
Example
The river 's strong currents eroded the riverbank over time.
Las fuertes corrientes del río erosionaron la orilla con el tiempo.
Wind and rain eroded the exposed rocks on the mountaintop.
El viento y la lluvia erosionaron las rocas expuestas en la cima de la montaña.
1.1
erosionar, desgastar
to undergo gradual wearing away or reduction in size, typically as a result of natural forces or environmental factors
Intransitive
Example
The cliffs along the coast eroded slowly as the waves crashed against them.
Los acantilados a lo largo de la costa se erosionaron lentamente mientras las olas chocaban contra ellos.
Over time, exposed rock surfaces in the desert erode due to wind and sand.
Con el tiempo, las superficies de roca expuesta en el desierto se erosionan debido al viento y la arena.
02
erosionar, minar
to gradually destroy someone's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being due to negative experiences or influences
Transitive: to erode a person's emotional well-being
Example
Constant criticism from her peers eroded Maria's self-esteem over time.
La constante crítica de sus compañeros minó la autoestima de María con el tiempo.
The betrayal by a trusted friend slowly eroded his trust in others.
La traición de un amigo de confianza minó lentamente su confianza en los demás.
2.1
erosionarse, decaer
(of one's confidence, trust, or emotional well-being) to gradually decline due to prolonged exposure to negative experiences or influences
Intransitive
Example
Living in an unsafe neighborhood, Mark 's sense of security eroded, leaving him anxious.
Viviendo en un vecindario peligroso, el sentido de seguridad de Mark se erosionó, dejándolo ansioso.
Betty 's trust in friendship eroded when her confidences were repeatedly betrayed.
La confianza de Betty en la amistad se erosionó cuando sus confidencias fueron traicionadas repetidamente.
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