Despiden (en. They say goodbye)

/desˈpi.ðen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To throw or expel someone from a place or situation.
The employees bid farewell to their boss after the meeting.
Los empleados despiden a su jefe tras la reunión.
To say goodbye.
When the party ended, everyone said goodbye with a hug.
Cuando se terminó la fiesta, todos se despiden con un abrazo.
To send or deliver something.
They send letters every day.
Ellos despiden cartas todos los días.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'despedīre', which means 'to dismiss' or 'to send away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to say goodbye to someone
To say goodbye to a person.
despedirse de alguien
formal farewell
A ceremonious way of saying goodbye.
despedida formal
to dismiss someone
To fire someone from a job or place.
despedir a alguien

Related Words

farewell
Act of saying goodbye.
despedida
to dismiss
Verb that means to throw or say goodbye.
despedir
dismissal
Noun that refers to the action of dismissing someone.
despido

Slang Meanings

To fire someone due to disagreements.
The boss fired him due to problems in the team.
El jefe lo despidió por problemas en el equipo.
To end a friendly relationship.
After the fight, he left and the couple said goodbye.
Después de la pelea, se fue y la pareja se despidió.