Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carcomido
Adjective
/kaʁ.koˈmi.du/
Definition
A Portuguese word used to describe something that is decayed or rotting, often associated with organic material.
Examples
- O cheiro do apple carcomido enchia o ar. (The smell of the decayed apple filled the air.)
- O móvel antigo estava carcomido por insetos. (The old furniture was decayed due to insects.)
Meaning
In English, ‘carcomido’ translates to ‘decayed’ or ‘rotten’, referring to the state of decomposition that happens to wood or food.
Synonyms
- decomposed
- rotten
- decayed