Desiertas (en. Deserted)

/desˈjeɾtas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is uninhabited or abandoned.
Deserted islands are an interesting place to explore.
Las islas desiertas son un lugar interesante para explorar.
Refers to a barren and lifeless place.
The deserted landscape stretched as far as the eye could see.
El paisaje desierto se extendía hasta donde alcanzaba la vista.
Figurative use to describe something that is empty or lacks content.
Her heart felt deserted after the loss.
Su corazón se sentía desierto tras la pérdida.

Etymology

From Latin 'desertus', meaning 'abandoned', 'uninhabited'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

desert of ideas
A lack of creativity or proposals.
desierto de ideas
desert land
An uninhabited geographic area, often inhospitable.
tierra desierta
to make the desert
To isolate oneself or withdraw from society.
hacer el desierto

Related Words

desert
Extensive area with a scarcity of water and vegetation.
desierto
inhabitant
Person or being that lives in a specific place.
habitante
empty
That contains nothing or is not occupied.
vacío

Slang Meanings

To feel lonely or abandoned.
After the breakup, I felt deserted inside.
Después de la ruptura, me sentía desierta por dentro.
Describing a situation without emotion.
That party was deserted; nobody had fun.
Esa fiesta estaba desierta, nadie se divirtió.