decline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
UK /dɪˈklaɪn/
1.
rechazar, declinar
to politely refuse an invitation or offer
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She had to decline the invitation to the party due to a prior engagement.
Tuvo que rechazar la invitación a la fiesta debido a un compromiso previo.
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He chose to decline the job offer, preferring to stay at his current company.
Eligió rechazar la oferta de trabajo, prefiriendo quedarse en su empresa actual.
2.
disminuir, bajar, deteriorarse
to become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
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The company's profits began to decline after the economic downturn.
Las ganancias de la empresa comenzaron a disminuir después de la recesión económica.
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His health has been declining rapidly over the past few months.
Su salud ha estado decayendo rápidamente en los últimos meses.
1.
declive, disminución, deterioro
a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, or quality
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The city has seen a steady decline in its population over the last decade.
La ciudad ha experimentado un declive constante en su población durante la última década.
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The decline of the Roman Empire is a well-studied historical event.
El declive del Imperio Romano es un evento histórico bien estudiado.