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decrépito

decrepit

adjective deh-KREH-pee-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: From Latin decrepitus, from de- + crepare (to creak).

Also means

dilapidated

Usage Note

Decrépito describes either a very old, feeble person or a building/object fallen into extreme disrepair. Applying it to a person carries a strong pejorative tone — use with care. The feminine form is decrépita, and the noun decrepitud describes the state of decline.

Examples

"Vivían en un edificio decrépito y abandonado."

Natural Translation

They lived in a decrepit, abandoned building.

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