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    Despidan (en. Fire)

    /despiˈðan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To order or allow someone to leave a place, especially in a work context.
    We hope they do not dismiss you without prior notice.
    Esperamos que no los despidan sin previo aviso.
    To express sadness or nostalgia when parting from someone.
    Say goodbye to friends before leaving.
    Despidan a los amigos antes de partir.
    To end a formal or contractual relationship.
    If they do not fulfill their duties, they will be dismissed.
    Si no cumplen con sus deberes, los despedirán.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'despidere', which means 'to undo the union or to dismiss'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to say goodbye in the French way
    Leaving without saying goodbye.
    despedirse a la francesa
    bachelor party
    A party held before a marriage.
    despedida de soltero

    Related Words

    farewell
    The act of dismissing someone.
    despedida
    dismiss
    A verb that means to throw out or allow someone to leave.
    despedir

    Slang Meanings

    To force someone to go away.
    The boss dismissed several employees without a second thought.
    El jefe despidió a varios empleados sin pensarlo dos veces.
    To suddenly end a relationship.
    They decided to say goodbye because there was no longer any chemistry.
    Decidieron despedirse porque ya no había química.