Deshaga (en. Dissolve)

/desˈaɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Make something stop being united or in an organized state.
The mechanic will disassemble the car to repair it.
El mecánico deshaga el automóvil para repararlo.
Undo a task or action previously performed.
You should undo the project if you are not satisfied with it.
Debes deshaga el proyecto si no estás satisfecho con él.
Break or dismantle something.
The wind will blow away the dry leaves from the tree.
El viento deshaga las hojas secas del árbol.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' indicating negation, and 'hacer', from Latin 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

revoke what he/she said
Revoke or change what has been previously mentioned.
deshaga lo que dijo
undo my mistake
Correct a mistake made.
deshaga mi error
unpack the package
Open and break down a package or wrapping.
deshaga el paquete

Related Words

deshacer
Stop doing something or reverse an action.
deshacer
descomponer
Separate the parts of an object or substance.
descomponer
desmantelar
Knock down or undo a structure.
desmantelar

Slang Meanings

Undo something in an informal context.
I'm going to undo that crazy idea you had.
Voy a deshaga esa idea loca que tuviste.
Joke about messing up or breaking something.
Don't mess up my room like you always do!
¡No deshagas mi habitación como siempre lo haces!