Spanish Word · Intermediate
desmedrar
to weaken
Pronunciation: /desmeˈdɾaɾ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to weaken".
Example
las limitaciones externas de su soberanía no sirven más que para desmedrar la raza, para empobrecer el caudal sanguíneo de la humanidad.
the external limitations of his rule serve little other purpose than to weaken the race, to impoverish humankind's gene pool
Practice tips
- Practice desmedrar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.