English–Spanish

“digression” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/diβaɣaˈθjon/

Example

La divagación nos hizo cambiar de tema.

The digression made us change the subject.

Illustration for divagación (digression)

How to say “digression” in Spanish

“Digression” in Spanish is divagación.

A side path branching off a straight road.

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

Example sentences with divagación

Durante la entrevista, el periodista evitó la divagación para mantener la claridad.

During the interview, the journalist avoided digression to maintain clarity.

Tips for using divagación

  • Used more in written or formal commentary; in casual conversation speakers often prefer irse por las ramas or the verb divagar.

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