Spanish Conversation · Level 86
60 words
Spanish word
descartar
Pronunciation
IPA/deskaɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbthrow away
Example
No descartes la ropa que aún sirve.
Don't throw away clothes that are still usable.
More examples
En la entrevista, el jefe decidió descartar a varios candidatos.
In the interview, the boss decided to eliminate several candidates.
Core concept
A playing card set aside from a hand.
Common phrases
descartar a alguien
rule someone out
descartar un candidato
eliminate a candidate
descartar una opción
discard an option
Similar words
desechar: Disposes of or throws away a physical item judged useless or defective.
rechazar: Refuses to accept an offer, request, suggestion, or proposal.
desestimar: Dismisses a proposal, opinion, or claim as unworthy of consideration.
eliminar: Removes an unwanted thing so it no longer exists or functions.
Definition in Spanish
Rechazar o no tomar en cuenta una idea, una propuesta o una opción por considerarla inútil o irrelevante.
Word origin
From Old Spanish des- 'away' and carta 'card', descartar originally names setting aside unwanted cards and now denotes dismissing options or ideas.
Usage tips
- Although related to English 'discard', descartar often means rule out or exclude a possibility rather than physically throw something away, for which Spanish usually uses desechar or tirar.