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desaceleración

deceleration

noun deh-sah-seh-leh-rah-SYOHN Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Also means

slowdown

Usage Note

Desaceleración refers to a reduction in speed or rate — used in physics, economics (desaceleración económica), and general contexts. The verb form is desacelerar. In economic reporting, it often describes a slowing of growth rather than an outright contraction.

Examples

"La desaceleración del coche fue brusca."

Natural Translation

The car's deceleration was abrupt.

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