perder altura
losing height
The Spanish phrase 'perder altura' translates to 'losing height' in English. It is often used in the context of aviation or physical height measurements. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where one's status or position is decreasing or being reduced.
Example sentences using: perder altura
Cuando el avión comenzó a perder altura, los pasajeros empezaron a entrar en pánico.
When the plane began to lose altitude, the passengers began to panic.
This sentence represents a situation where an airplane starts dropping lower in the sky involuntarily, which is usually a cause for alarm. 'Perder altura' communicates this phenomenon of losing altitude.
El pájaro, tras de volar un rato, empezó a perder altura.
The bird, after flying for a while, began to lose altitude.
In this example, 'perder altura' is used to describe a bird that is descending from the sky after having been flying. It is often used in observations of bird flight, referring to the bird lowering its flight altitude.
El globo perdió altura debido al calor excesivo.
The balloon lost altitude due to excessive heat.
This sentence uses 'perder altura' to signify that a balloon is losing its altitude, possibly because of rising temperatures. Hot air expands and becomes less dense, which can cause a hot air balloon to descend.