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    Desviando (en. Diverting)

    /dezbjanˈdo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of diverting, changing the trajectory or course.
    Traffic is being diverted due to road construction.
    El tráfico se está desviando por las obras en la carretera.
    Altering the direction or objective of something.
    By diverting the conversation, we managed to avoid the uncomfortable topic.
    Desviando la conversación, logramos evitar el tema incómodo.
    Causing a blur in the expected path.
    The noise is diverting my attention from studying.
    El ruido está desviando mi atención del estudio.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'desviar', which comes from the Latin 'diviare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    diverting attention
    Shifting the focus of interest to another matter.
    desviando la atención
    taking a different path
    Taking a different route than usual.
    desviando el camino
    changing the subject
    Changing the topic of conversation.
    desviando el tema

    Related Words

    detour
    Change of direction or course of something.
    desvío
    deviation
    Effect of diverting something.
    desvio
    deviating
    Which diverts or alters the expected path.
    desviante

    Slang Meanings

    Change the focus of the conversation.
    When someone starts diverting the talk, it means they do not want to address the topic.
    Cuando alguien empieza a desviando la plática, significa que no quiere abordar el tema.
    To stray from the initially set goal.
    That comment only serves to divert the main argument.
    Ese comentario solo sirve para desviando el argumento principal.