Desechar (en. Discard)

/deseˈtʃar/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Reject or discard something that is no longer considered useful.

I decided to discard the shirt that was very worn out.

Decidí desechar la camisa que estaba muy desgastada.

Remove a text or idea that is not considered appropriate.

The editor decided to discard several chapters of the novel.

El editor decidió desechar varios capítulos de la novela.

Set aside something that is unwanted or considered unnecessary.

It is better to discard plastic containers after using them.

Es mejor desechar los envases de plástico después de usarlos.

From the Latin verb 'desechar', which means 'to throw out' or 'to reject.'

discard the idea

Reject a proposal or plan.

desechar la idea

discard an option

Not consider an alternative.

desechar una opción

discard waste

Eliminate waste or garbage.

desechar residuos

waste

Material that has been discarded or eliminated.

desecho

discard

Option or thing that has been rejected.

descarte

Not consider something as valid.

I discarded it because it didn’t make sense.

Lo deseché porque no tenía sentido.

Throw away something that is no longer useful.

I’m going to discard that old box.

Voy a desechar esa caja vieja.