Desempeñaba (en. Played)

/desempeˈɲaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To fulfill a function or role in an activity.

She was playing the role of leader in the project.

Ella desempeñaba el rol de líder en el proyecto.

To develop or carry out an activity or task.

She performed her duties with great dedication.

Desempeñaba sus labores con mucha dedicación.

To act in a specific position or role.

He held the position of director in the company.

Desempeñaba el cargo de director en la empresa.

From the Latin 'exemere', which means 'to take out', 'to remove', prefixed with 'des-'.

to play a role

To act in a specific function within a context.

desempeñar un papel

to hold a position

To exercise a responsibility or position within an organization.

desempeñar un cargo

to perform a function

To carry out an activity that corresponds to a specific task.

desempeñar una función

performance

Action of carrying out a task or function.

desempeño

performer

Person who performs a function or position.

desempeñador

performed

State of having fulfilled a task or function.

desempeñado

To do something well or effectively.

That person always performs their job well.

Esa persona siempre desempeña bien su trabajo.

Informally, to carry out a task without complications.

He did it quickly and without problems, as he always performs it.

Lo hizo rápido y sin problemas, como siempre lo desempeña.