Desnudarse (en. Undress)

des-nu-dar-se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of taking off clothing.
Upon arriving home, he decided to undress and relax.
Al llegar a casa, decidió desnudarse y relajarse.
To show or reveal in a literal or figurative way.
The artist stripped in front of the audience, not only physically but also emotionally.
El artista se desnudó ante el público, no solo físicamente, sino también emocionalmente.
To strip oneself of all coverage or protection.
The wind stripped the branches of the trees in winter.
El viento desnudó las ramas de los árboles en invierno.

Etymology

From the Latin 'nudare', which means 'to remove what covers.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to strip oneself in front of someone
To show vulnerability or sincerity in front of another person.
desnudarse ante alguien
to emotionally strip oneself
To reveal intimate feelings and thoughts.
desnudarse emocionalmente
to undress for dancing
To remove clothing for the purpose of fun or uninhibitedness.
desnudarse para bailar

Related Words

nudism
The practice of being naked, especially in social or recreational contexts.
nudismo
naked
That is without clothing.
desnudo
to undress
To take off clothes, without necessarily implying being completely naked.
desvestirse

Slang Meanings

To be in the buff
Upon arriving at the beach, he went completely naked to tan.
Al llegar a la playa, se quedó en pelotas para broncearse.
To bare one's soul
While talking to his friend, he felt that he was baring his soul.
Al hablar con su amigo, sintió que se estaba desnundando el alma.