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“describe” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deskɾiˈβiɾ/

Example

Ella sabe describir a la gente con detalle.

She knows how to describe people in detail.

Illustration for describir (describe)

How to say “describe” in Spanish

“Describe” in Spanish is describir.

A person pointing out distinguishing features and fine details so a listener can picture someone or something.

Full entry for describir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with describir

Antes de pintar, intenta describir el paisaje con palabras.

Before painting, try to describe the landscape in words.

Tips for using describir

  • The past participle is irregular: perfect tenses use descrito rather than *describido.

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