Spanish Conversation · Level 143
45 words
Spanish word
descarriar
Pronunciation
IPA/deskaˈrjaɾ/
Meaning
- verblead astray
Example
No quiero descarriar a nadie con mis ideas.
I don't want to lead anyone astray with my ideas.
More examples
Ese rumor logró descarriar a la comunidad.
That rumor managed to lead the community astray.
Core concept
Someone whispering and causing another to step off a path.
Similar words
confundir: Leaves someone's understanding or judgment confused by unclear or conflicting information.
engañar: Leads someone to accept false facts or impressions through lies or deceit.
despistar: Diverts someone's attention or interest elsewhere, disrupting their judgment.
desorientar: Leaves someone without bearings or clear basis for judgment due to wrong or missing information.
Definition in Spanish
Inducir a alguien a equivocarse o desviarse de una norma, acción u opinión considerada correcta.
Word origin
Derived from des- 'away' and Latin carrus 'cart', with a literal image of moving off a road that developed into 'lead someone into error'.
Usage tips
- Usually applied to ideas or behavior rather than literal guiding, so for physical guiding use llevar or guiar and for becoming lost use descarriarse or perderse.