Spanish Conversation · Level 34
75 words
Spanish word
desprender
Pronunciation
IPA/despɾenˈdeɾ/
Meaning
- verbremove
Example
¿Puedes desprender la pegatina con cuidado?
Can you remove the sticker carefully?
More examples
¿Puedes desprender la tapa sin romperla?
Can you remove the lid without breaking it?
Core concept
Something coming away from what held it, like a sticker lifting.
Common phrases
desprender la etiqueta
remove the label
desprender la tapa
remove the lid
desprender el adhesivo
remove the adhesive
Similar words
quitar: An attached thing is removed from its position, simply getting it off or out.
despegar: A sticker-like object is pulled or peeled away from the surface it clings to.
separar: Pieces that touch are split apart so each stands alone.
retirar: An object is taken away from its current spot and relocated.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer que algo deje de estar unido o pegado, especialmente separándolo físicamente; en forma pronominal, indicar que algo se separa o aparece por sí solo.
Word origin
Formed from de- 'off' plus prender 'to grasp/attach' (from Latin prehendere 'to grasp'), giving the sense 'release what was held'.
Usage tips
- 'Se desprende que' is a common formal expression meaning 'it follows that' in written Spanish, so expect it in reports and analyses rather than casual conversation.