Despejar (en. Clear)

/despeˈxaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Make something free of obstacles.
Clear the road so that vehicles can pass.
Despejar la carretera para que los vehículos puedan pasar.
Clarify doubts or confusions.
Clear doubts about the project during the meeting.
Despejar las dudas sobre el proyecto durante la reunión.
Remove clouds or fog in the sky.
It is expected that the weather will clear up by the afternoon.
Se espera que el tiempo despeje hacia la tarde.
Remove things from a place so that it is free.
We need to clear the table before eating.
Necesitamos despejar la mesa antes de comer.

Etymology

From the Latin 'displicare', which means to undo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clear the mind
Clarify thoughts, free the mind from worries.
despejar la mente
clear doubts
Clarify questions or confusions that someone may have.
despejar dudas
clear the way
Remove obstacles to facilitate passage.
despejar el camino

Related Words

cleared
State of something that is free of obstacles or confusion.
despejado
clearing
Action of clearing, process of freeing or clarifying.
despejamiento

Slang Meanings

To be clear-headed
After sleeping well, I feel clear-headed.
Después de dormir bien, me siento despejado.
To clear one's head
I went out for a walk to clear my head a little.
Salí a caminar para despejarme un poco.