Spanish Conversation · Level 171
15 words
Spanish word
derivar
Pronunciation
IPA/deɾiˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcome from
Example
Esta palabra deriva del latín.
This word comes from Latin.
More examples
Su problema deriva de la falta de sueño.
His problem comes from a lack of sleep.
Core concept
A product formed from an original source.
Common phrases
derivar de
come from
derivar en
result in
Similar words
provenir: Comes from a distinct place, origin, or cause.
resultar: Occurs as the effect of certain causes or conditions.
originarse: Starts at a definite point or moment and emerges from it.
Definition in Spanish
Formar o producirse a partir de otra cosa; implicar que algo procede o se extrae de una fuente.
Word origin
From Latin derivare (de- 'from' + rivus 'stream'), originally 'to divert a stream' and later extended to mean 'to be produced from or to result from something'.
Usage tips
- Use derivar de to indicate origin or cause and derivar en to indicate a resulting state or outcome.