Desprendía (en. Gave off)

/des.pɾenˈdi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of detaching or releasing something.
The wind was blowing the leaves off the trees.
El viento desprendía las hojas de los árboles.
Refers to a person who separates from their possessions or responsibilities.
She was shedding her selfishness by helping others.
Ella se desprendía de su egoísmo al ayudar a los demás.
To eliminate or remove what is stuck to something.
He removed the label from the bottle before recycling it.
Desprendió la etiqueta de la botella antes de reciclarla.

Etymology

From the verb 'desprender', which comes from the Latin 'desprendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to detach oneself from something
To stop having something, especially in an emotional or material sense.
desprenderse de algo
to emit a fragrance
To emit a pleasant smell, as in the case of flowers or perfumes.
desprender una fragancia
to free oneself from responsibilities
To free oneself from obligations or duties.
desprenderse de responsabilidades

Related Words

detach
To set someone or something free or in a state of separation.
desprender
disengage
To separate something that was joined.
desligar
let go
To drop or release something that was being held.
soltar

Slang Meanings

To radiate energy
I don't like to be around people who radiate bad energy.
No me gusta estar cerca de personas que desprenden mala energía.
To let go of the past
She finally let go of the past and is ready to move forward.
Ella finalmente se desprendió del pasado y está lista para avanzar.