Desprendimiento (en. Detachment)

/desprenðimjento/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
English: Action and effect of detaching.
English: The detachment of the earth caused a major landslide.
El desprendimiento de la tierra causó un gran deslizamiento.
English: Separation of something that was joined.
English: The detachment of the paint was evident on the walls.
El desprendimiento de la pintura fue evidente en las paredes.
English: Condition of emotional or material detachment.
English: The detachment he showed in the situation was admirable.
El desprendimiento que mostró ante la situación fue admirable.

Etymology

English: It comes from the verb 'desprender', which is formed by the prefix 'des-' and 'prender' (to take or grab).

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: detachment of goods
English: Process of ceding or donating properties.
desprendimiento de bienes
English: emotional detachment
English: Ability to not excessively cling to people or things.
desprendimiento emocional
English: an act of detachment
English: Altruistic or generous action.
un acto de desprendimiento

Related Words

English: detach
English: To separate one thing from another.
desprender
English: attachment
English: Strong emotional bond.
apego
English: distancing
English: Action of becoming more distant.
distanciamiento

Slang Meanings

English: Feeling of not possessing any material good intensely.
English: That attitude of detachment is very trendy nowadays.
Esa actitud de desprendimiento es muy trendy hoy en día.
English: Minimalist lifestyle.
English: His detachment allows him to travel light.
Su desprendimiento le permite viajar liviano.