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    Despegar (en. Take off)

    /despeˈɡaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To separate something that was adhered or stuck.
    It is difficult to remove a sticker without tearing it.
    Es difícil despegar una etiqueta sin rasgarla.
    To begin the flight of an airplane.
    The plane will take off in five minutes.
    El avión despegará en cinco minutos.
    To increase rapidly in quantity, intensity, or quality.
    His career began to take off after the movie.
    Su carrera comenzó a despegar después de la película.

    Etymology

    It comes from the prefix 'des-' which indicates separation, and 'pegar' which means to unite or adhere.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    detach from reality
    To distance oneself from reality.
    despegarse de la realidad
    take off in a big way
    To initiate something successfully or with great impact.
    despegar a lo grande
    take off without stops
    To do something without interruptions.
    despegar sin escalas

    Related Words

    stick
    To unite or adhere something to another thing.
    pegar
    fly
    To move through the air with wings or any aerial means.
    volar
    ascend
    To rise or elevate oneself.
    ascender

    Slang Meanings

    To leave a place quickly
    After the party, I decided to take off before the police arrived.
    Después de la fiesta, decidí despegar antes de que llegara la policía.
    To start becoming successful
    That band really took off after their first album.
    Esa banda realmente despegó después de su primer álbum.