Des (en. From)
/des/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Prefix that indicates separation or negation.
Disorganization refers to a lack of organization.
Desorganización se refiere a la falta de organización.
Prefix that transforms a word into its opposite form.
Dishonest is the opposite of honest.
Deshonesto es el opuesto de honesto.
Etymology
From the Latin 'dis-' meaning separation or negation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
undo
To reverse an action or process.
deshacer
disconnect
To separate something from its power source.
desconectar
misinformation
Incorrect or misleading information.
desinformación
Related Words
disintegrate
To reduce something to its smallest parts.
desintegrar
disappear
To cease to be present or visible.
desaparecer
abandon
To leave someone without protection or support.
desamparar
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of carefree attitude.
Today I am carefree, enjoying life.
Hoy estoy en des, disfrutando de la vida.
To feel lost or disoriented.
After the breakup, I am completely lost.
Después de la ruptura, estoy en des total.