Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
desembarazar
Pronunciation
IPA/desembaɾaˈθaɾ/
Meaning
- verbclear
Example
¿Puedes desembarazar la mesa, por favor?
Can you clear the table, please?
More examples
Antes de la visita, voy a desembarazar la cocina.
Before the visit, I will tidy the kitchen.
Core concept
Clearing away items or burdens that block movement or action.
Common phrases
desembarazar la mesa
clear the table
desembarazar la habitación
tidy the room
Similar words
quitar: Lifts or moves an item out of a spot.
recoger: Picks up scattered objects to clear and organize an area.
despejar: Makes a space or route clear by taking away obstructing things.
limpiar: Cleans off dirt and garbage so something looks and feels clean.
Definition in Spanish
Liberar a alguien o algo de una carga, dificultad u obstáculo que dificulta la acción o el movimiento.
Word origin
Derived from des- 'removal' plus embarazar 'to hinder', originally denoting the action of taking away whatever obstructs movement or activity.
Usage tips
- Frequently appears reflexively as desembarazarse when someone frees themselves from a task or burden, and it often takes de to name what is removed.