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    Desierta (en. Deserted)

    /deˈsjeɾta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a place that has no population.
    The deserted island had nothing but sand and palms.
    La isla desierta no tenía más que arena y palmeras.
    Indicates that something has been abandoned or is in a state of abandonment.
    The deserted house looked like it was straight out of a horror movie.
    La casa desierta parecía sacada de una película de terror.
    Describes a situation in which there is an absence of something desired or expected.
    His heart felt desolate after his friend's departure.
    Su corazón se sentía desierto tras la partida de su amigo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'desertus', which means 'abandoned'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    desolate to
    Expression that indicates the intention to leave a place.
    desier to
    to have a desolate heart
    To feel emotionally empty or alone.
    tener un corazón desierto
    a desolate landscape
    A description of an environment that lacks life.
    un paisaje desierto

    Related Words

    desertification
    Process by which an area becomes desert.
    desertificación
    desert
    Arid land where water and vegetation are scarce.
    desierto
    desolation
    State of abandonment or emotional emptiness.
    desolación

    Slang Meanings

    Deserted in the context of a party that has few people.
    The party was so deserted that it looked like a desert.
    La fiesta estaba tan desierta que parecía un desierto.
    Refers to a person who feels lonely or misunderstood.
    After the breakup, he felt desolate in the midst of the crowd.
    Después de la ruptura, se sentía desierta en medio de la multitud.