agravar
verb
1. to worsen, aggravate
to make a problem, pain, or conflict more serious
Common combinations
- agravar la situación — worsen the situation
- agravar el problema — aggravate the problem
- agravar los síntomas — worsen the symptoms
- La falta de descanso agravó el dolor.Lack of rest worsened the pain.
- La discusión agravó el conflicto.The argument aggravated the conflict.
- El frío puede agravar la tos.The cold can worsen the cough.
2. to increase, add to
to increase a financial or other burden
Common combinations
- agravar los costes — increase costs
- agravar la deuda — increase the debt
- agravar la carga fiscal — increase the tax burden
- El nuevo impuesto agrava el coste de la vivienda.The new tax increases housing costs.
- La multa agravó sus problemas económicos.The fine added to his financial problems.
- Los intereses agravan la deuda.Interest increases the debt.
3. to worsen, get worse + se
to become more serious or severe
Common combinations
- agravarse rápidamente — worsen rapidly
- agravarse de repente — get worse suddenly
- agravarse con el tiempo — worsen over time
- La herida se agravó durante la noche.The wound got worse during the night.
- Su estado se agravó después de la operación.His condition worsened after the operation.
- El problema se agravó por la falta de ayuda.The problem got worse because of the lack of help.
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