Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
desplazamiento
Pronunciation
IPA/desplaθaˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nountrip
Example
¿Cuánto dura el desplazamiento?
How long does the trip take?
More examples
El desplazamiento en transporte público suele tardar más.
The trip by public transport usually takes longer.
Core concept
Movement of a person, object, or phenomenon from one place or position to another.
Common phrases
desplazamiento en transporte público
trip by public transport
desplazamiento en coche
trip by car
Similar words
viaje: Trip from a starting point to a destination, typical for everyday travel.
traslado: Organized transfer of people or goods between locations, often official or scheduled.
recorrido: Route actually followed during movement, the path taken between places.
trayecto: Leg or section of travel between an origin and a destination.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y efecto de cambiar de lugar o posición de una persona, un objeto o un fenómeno.
Word origin
From the verb desplazar 'to displace' plus the suffix -miento, with desplazar entering Spanish via medieval French désplacer (des- + placer 'to place').
Usage tips
- Commonly used in formal or technical contexts (population displacement, tectonic shift), while viaje, traslado, or mudanza are more natural for everyday travel or moving house.