Deshágase (en. Get rid of)

/desˈaɣase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Order that implies freeing or eliminating something.
Get rid of those old papers you no longer need.
Deshágase de esos papeles viejos que ya no necesita.
Action of breaking something down into its parts or canceling it.
If you don't want it, get rid of it before it takes up more space.
Si no lo quiere, deshágase de ello antes de que ocupe más espacio.
Remove or return something to its previous state.
It's better for you to get rid of that idea; it's not viable.
Es mejor que se deshaga de esa idea, no es viable.

Etymology

The verb deshacer comes from the Latin 'dissolvere', which means to decompose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

get rid of me
It indicates that someone wants to be forgotten or ignored.
deshágase de mí
get rid of your fears
It refers to the action of overcoming or eliminating fears.
deshágase de sus miedos

Related Words

deshacer
Verb that implies returning something to its previous state.
deshacer
descomponer
To separate or undo something into its parts.
descomponer

Slang Meanings

Let it go
If you no longer use it, let it go.
Si ya no lo usas, despréndete de ello.
Throw it away
Those clothes don't fit you anymore, throw it away.
Esa ropa ya no te queda, bótalo.