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.