Meaning
decay; deterioration
- state of physical or social decay
- worsening of conditions
- urban neglect
In a sentence
Il quartiere mostra segni di degrado urbano.
The neighborhood shows signs of urban decay.
Hai notato il degrado del parco?
Did you notice the deterioration of the park?
Questa zona non era in degrado anni fa.
This area was not in decay years ago.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| degrado | masculine · singular |
| degradi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for cities, neighborhoods, buildings, or public spaces.
- Common phrase: stato di degrado.
- More formal than rovina in everyday speech.