pudrir
rot
Definition & meaning
Pudrir means to rot or to make something decay, typically through the action of microorganisms. It can also be used figuratively for moral corruption or deterioration.
The reflexive form pudrirse means “to rot” or “to become rotten.”
Grammar & Word origin
Pudrir is a verb. It is irregular in some forms: its root changes from u to ue, as in pudre, and from u to o in the past participle podrido.
It comes from Latin putrēre, meaning “to be rotten.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- descomponer — “to decompose”; broader and more neutral, as it can refer to breaking down without the unpleasant connotations of rotting.
- corromper — “to corrupt”; often used figuratively for moral corruption, though it can also refer to physical decay.
- conservar — “to preserve”; the opposite when referring to preventing decay.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
La fruta se puede pudrir si no se guarda bien.verb
The fruit can rot if it is not stored properly.
Si dejas el pan afuera por muchos días, se pudre.verb
If you leave the bread outside for many days, it rots.
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