Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

desgaste

noun

des-‘ɡast

Definition

The process of wearing down or deteriorating over time, often due to friction or repeated use.

Examples

The desgaste of the tire made it necessary to replace it before the trip.
Emotional desgaste can affect a person’s overall well-being after prolonged stress.

Meaning

Desgaste refers to the gradual loss of material or quality, commonly applied to physical objects as well as metaphorically to describe a decline in emotional or mental state.