downwards

• Adverbio que indica movimiento u orientación hacia una posición, nivel o dirección más bajos. Se emplea para expresar desplazamiento o tendencia desde un punto superior a otro inferior, y en contextos figurativos también puede referirse a una disminución o descenso.

An adverb meaning "toward a lower position, level, or direction." It is used to indicate movement or orientation from a higher to a lower point. In British English, 'downwards' is more common, while in American English, 'downward' is often preferred as both an adjective and adverb.

1. Spatial directionA2formal

   From a higher to a lower position or level in space.

   Hacia abajo (dirección espacial)

   • The bird flew downwards towards the ground.
   • He looked downwards from the top of the mountain.
   • The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

   Sinónimosdowndownward

   Antónimosupwards

2. Metaphorical declineB2formal

   From a higher to a lower level in terms of quantity, quality, or status.

   Hacia un nivel inferior (declive metafórico)

   • The company's profits have been trending downwards for months.
   • Her health has been moving downwards since the accident.
   • The economy is spiraling downwards into a recession.

   Sinónimosdowndownhilldownward

   Antónimosupwards