verb

derivar

derive

Llevar algo o a alguien de un lugar o asunto a otro. También puede ser sacar una idea o un resultado a partir de otra cosa.

The Spanish word "derivar" means to derive or to come from something. It is often used to express that one thing originates or results from another.

Examples of usage:

  • In language, words can "derive" from Latin.
  • In math or science, "derivar" can mean to obtain one function or value from another.

In English, "derivar" corresponds to "derive," "stem from," or sometimes "to divert" (context-dependent).

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Examples

Esta palabra deriva del latín antiguo.verb

This word derives from ancient Latin.

Muchas historias pueden derivar de una sola idea.verb

Many stories can derive from a single idea.

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