Describa (en. Describe)
/desˈkɾiβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To represent or indicate with words the characteristics of something or someone.
I hope he describes the place well.
Espero que él describa bien el lugar.
To detail the parts or characteristics of a work or an object.
She always describes the paintings with great accuracy.
Ella siempre describa los cuadros con gran precisión.
To narrate or tell something in detail.
It is important that you describe the events clearly.
Es importante que describa los eventos de manera clara.
Etymology
From Latin 'describere', meaning 'to write something out' or 'to trace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
describe in detail
Specify the characteristics of something in detail.
describa con detalle
describe the situation
Provide an analysis of a context or event.
describa la situación
to describe your emotions
Request that a person expresses their feelings.
que describa sus emociones
Related Words
description
Details provided about something or someone.
descripción
to describe
The action of telling or establishing characteristics.
describir
descriptive
That has the function of describing or detailing.
descriptivo
Slang Meanings
When talking about a person in detailed or specific terms.
At the party, they always tell me to 'describe' everyone I know.
En la fiesta, siempre me dicen que 'describa' a todos los que conozco.