Translation of "decompose" into Spanish

descomponer, descomponerse, pudrirse are the top translations of "decompose" into Spanish.

decompose verb grammar

(transitive) to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment [..]

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  • descomponer

    verb

    to separate

    Pineapples contain an enzyme denominated bromelain that decomposes some proteins.

    La piña contiene una enzima denominada bromelina, que descompone algunas proteínas.

  • descomponerse

    verb

    to decay

    The advantage of kelp is that it decomposes more rapidly than cow dung, for example.

    El varech presenta la ventaja de descomponerse más rápidamente que los abonos de bovino, por ejemplo.

  • pudrirse

    verb

    Dañarse debido a las bacterias y a otros agentes infecciosos (por lo general se refiere a la alimentación).

    A body starts to decompose soon after you're dead.

    Un cuerpo comienza a pudrirse inmediatamente después de morir.

  • Less frequent translations

    • corromperse
    • podrirse
    • deteriorar
    • dañar
    • malograr
    • pudrir
    • echar a perder
    • podrir
    • agriarse
    • desintegrarse
    • disociarse
    • abortar
    • maltratar
    • hacerse polvo

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