descomponiéndolas

Descomponiéndolas is a Spanish verb form derived from the verb "descomponer," meaning to decompose, break down, or rot. The ending "-las" indicates that the verb is in the third-person plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) and is directly addressing or referring to feminine plural direct objects. Therefore, "descomponiéndolas" translates to "decomposing them" or "breaking them down," where "them" refers to feminine plural nouns.

This grammatical construction is often used in contexts discussing processes of decay, analysis, or division. For example, one might say "Los científicos están descomponiéndolas para entender su estructura," meaning "The scientists are breaking them down to understand their structure," referring to feminine plural samples. Similarly, in a biological context, "Las bacterias están descomponiéndolas lentamente," translates to "The bacteria are decomposing them slowly," referring to feminine plural organic materials.

The gerund form "descomponiendo" signifies an ongoing action. When combined with the direct object pronoun "las," it specifies what is being acted upon. The verb "descomponer" itself can have both literal and figurative meanings. Literally, it refers to physical decay, such as food rotting or organic matter breaking down. Figuratively, it can mean to analyze something in detail, to break down a complex idea into simpler parts, or even to deteriorate morally. The form "descomponiéndolas" inherits these multifaceted meanings, adapting them to the context of feminine plural direct objects.