Derramado (en. Spilled)

/der-ra-ma-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been spilled or accidentally dropped.
The orange juice is spilled on the table.
El jugo de naranja está derramado sobre la mesa.
That has spread outside its original container.
The coffee was so hot that it spilled from the glass.
El café estaba tan caliente que se derramó del vaso.
Refers to a situation of intense emotions expressed.
During the farewell, there were shed tears.
Durante la despedida, se sintieron lágrimas derramadas.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'derramar', which means 'to spill, to scatter' of Latin origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to shed tears
To express sadness or pain visibly.
derramar lágrimas
to shed blood
To refer to blood loss, often in contexts of violence.
derramar sangre
to pour out one's heart
To express deep and sincere emotions.
derramar el corazón

Related Words

derramar
Verb that means to cause a liquid or material to fall or spread.
derramar
derramamiento
Noun that refers to the act of spilling something.
derramamiento

Slang Meanings

To spill at a party means to overindulge in drinks.
Yesterday Carlos overindulged and ended up spilled at the party.
Ayer el Carlos se pasó y terminó derramado en la fiesta.
Used to describe someone who shows a lot of emotions.
The guy became a mess when he talked about his ex.
El tipo se volvió un derramado cuando habló de su ex.