Despidió (en. Fired)

/des.piˈðjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To end the employment relationship with an employee.
The company fired several workers for economic reasons.
La empresa despidió a varios trabajadores por razones económicas.
To say goodbye to someone.
She said goodbye to her mother before leaving on the trip.
Ella se despidió de su madre antes de irse de viaje.
To throw someone out of a place.
The boss fired the employees who arrived late.
El jefe despidió a los empleados que llegaron tarde.

Etymology

From the Latin 'despidere', meaning to dismiss.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to say goodbye the French way
Leaving without saying goodbye.
despedirse a la francesa
bachelor party
Celebration before marriage.
despedida de soltero
to say goodbye poorly
Leaving a situation in a negative way.
despedirse mal

Related Words

farewell
Act of saying goodbye.
despedida
dismissor
Person who dismisses.
despedidor
to dismiss
Action of giving a farewell.
despedir

Slang Meanings

To throw someone out abruptly.
He was thrown out of the party for misbehaving.
Lo despidieron de la fiesta por comportarse mal.
To end something drastically.
She ended her relationship without hesitation.
Ella despidió su relación sin miramientos.