downturn

• Sustantivo que denota un declive o empeoramiento de la actividad económica o empresarial, a menudo caracterizado por una reducción del gasto, la producción y el empleo; también puede referirse a una tendencia negativa general en cualquier ámbito.

A noun referring to a decline or worsening in business or economic activity, often characterized by reduced spending, production, and employment.

1. Economic declineB2formal

   A period of reduced economic activity, often characterized by falling prices, lower production, and increased unemployment.

   Declive económico

   • The country experienced a severe economic downturn last year.
   • Many businesses closed during the recent downturn.
   • The downturn in the housing market affected many homeowners.

   Sinónimoscontractiondeclinedepressionrecessionslowdownslumptrough

   Antónimosboomexpansiongrowthrecoveryupturn