Spanish Conversation · Level 34
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Spanish word
despliegue
Pronunciation
IPA/desˈpljeɣe/
Meaning
- masculine noundeployment
Example
El despliegue de las tropas fue rápido.
The deployment of the troops was quick.
More examples
El despliegue en pantalla muestra los resultados.
The on-screen display shows the results.
Core concept
Organized placement of people or equipment made ready for action.
Common phrases
despliegue de tropas
troop deployment
despliegue en pantalla
on-screen display
despliegue de recursos
resource deployment
Similar words
desplazamiento: Movement of forces or supplies from one location to another.
movilización: Bringing together troops or resources to prepare them for action.
posicionamiento: Setting the positions or orientations of units to suit a specific purpose.
implantación: Establishing units or facilities on site and beginning their operation.
Definition in Spanish
Acción y resultado de colocar u ordenar personas, objetos o elementos para que queden visibles u operativos.
Word origin
Noun from the verb desplegar, formed from prefix des- and Latin plicare 'fold', originally meaning to unfold and arrange.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal contexts such as the military, events, or system rollouts, so for casual 'showing' Spanish speakers prefer mostrar or colocar.
Other meanings
- displaynoun
Opposites
- replieguewithdrawalnoun
- ocultaciónconcealmentnoun
Related words
- desplegardeployverb
- desplegadodeployedadjective
- desplegabledeployableadjective