Spanish word

deshacer

Pronunciation

IPA/desaˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbundo

Example

¿Puedes deshacer el último cambio?

Can you undo the last change?

Illustration for deshacer (undo)

More examples

Voy a deshacer la maleta cuando llegue al hotel.

I'm going to unpack the suitcase when I get to the hotel.

Core concept

Restoring something to its previous state.

Common phrases

  • deshacer la maleta

    unpack the suitcase

  • deshacer un nudo

    untie a knot

  • deshacer un cambio

    undo a change

Similar words

borrar: Erases characters or data so no trace remains.
eliminar: Removes unwanted items or data and permanently gets rid of them.
quitar: Removes something attached to or worn, such as a sticker or garment.
cancelar: Cancels a reservation, appointment, or agreement so it becomes void.

Definition in Spanish

Sirve para anular una acción previa o descomponer algo armado con el fin de restaurar su forma original.

Word origin

From des- 'reverse' plus hacer 'to do, make' (from Latin facere), producing the general sense 'to undo' or 'to reverse what was done'.

Usage tips

  • The verb is irregular (yo deshago, past participle deshecho), and affirmative tú commands attach pronouns after the verb (Deshazlo) while negative commands place them before (No lo deshagas).

Other meanings

  • unpackverb

Opposites

  • rehacerredoverb
  • hacerdoverb

Related words

  • deshacerseget rid ofverb
  • deshechoundoneadjective

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