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Spanish word
desvincular
Pronunciation
IPA/desβiŋkuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbunlink
Example
¿Puedes desvincular mi teléfono de la cuenta?
Can you unlink my phone from the account?
More examples
Para cambiar de banco, necesito desvincular la tarjeta de mi cuenta.
To change banks, I need to unlink the card from my account.
Core concept
Two linked user accounts with the connecting link cut between them.
Common phrases
desvincular algo de
unlink something from
desvincular la cuenta de
unlink the account from
Similar words
desconectar: Disconnects a device, cable, or account from power, a network, or an online service.
separar: Separates joined items so they become distinct pieces or occupy different places.
quitar: Removes an object, covering, or added feature so it is no longer present.
Definition in Spanish
Quitar la relación o el enlace entre dos personas, cosas o cuentas, de modo que dejen de estar vinculadas.
Word origin
Composed of des- (undo) plus vincular (to bind), from Latin vinculum 'bond', so the verb means to remove the binding between things.
Usage tips
- The reflexive form desvincularse expresses becoming unlinked (La cuenta se desvinculó), while transitive desvincular takes a direct object and normally uses de.