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    Prescindir (en. Dispense with)

    /presinˈdir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To stop relying on something or someone.
    I decided to forego his help on the project.
    Decidí prescindir de su ayuda en el proyecto.
    To renounce a right or a benefit.
    The company had to forego bonuses this year.
    La empresa tuvo que prescindir de los bonos este año.
    Not to take something into account for consideration or decision.
    You should disregard secondary elements to focus on what is important.
    Se debe prescindir de los elementos secundarios para centrarte en lo importante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prescindere', which means 'to cut away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to disregard something
    Not taking something into account.
    prescindir de algo
    to disregard someone
    To stop relying on someone's help or support.
    prescindir de alguien
    one cannot do without
    It is essential or necessary to have something.
    no se puede prescindir de

    Related Words

    dispensable
    That can be set aside without causing a major problem.
    prescindible
    disregard
    The action of disregarding.
    prescindencia
    foresight
    Knowledge or awareness of what may happen.
    presciencia

    Slang Meanings

    To put something aside without complications.
    In this project, we are going to disregard unnecessary details.
    En este proyecto, vamos a prescindir de los detalles innecesarios.
    Not to waste time on something that is not worth it.
    For this weekend, I'm going to forgo planning everything in detail.
    Para este fin de semana, voy a prescindir de planear todo al detalle.