English–Spanish

“rip off” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/desɣaˈxaɾ/

Example

El viento desgajó la rama del árbol.

The wind ripped the branch off the tree.

Illustration for desgajar (rip off)

How to say “rip off” in Spanish

“Rip off” in Spanish is desgajar.

A twig snapped sharply from a thicker branch.

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

Example sentences with desgajar

¿Puedes desgajar los pétalos con cuidado?

Can you pluck the petals carefully?

Tips for using desgajar

  • Not used to mean 'rip off' as in swindle; it denotes physically tearing or snapping off a part.

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