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desatinar

make a mistake

Definition & meaning

Desatinar is a verb that can take on a few distinct meanings depending on the context:

  1. To talk or act nonsensically: This is the most common usage, referring to someone saying or doing things that are illogical, foolish, or incoherent. It implies a departure from reason or common sense.
  2. To be off-target or miss the mark: It can mean to fail to hit a target or to deviate from the correct path or purpose.
  3. To lose one's head or be confused: It can describe a state of being mentally disoriented, agitated, or bewildered to the point of losing composure.

Grammar & Word origin

Desatinar is a regular verb ending in -ar. It is derived from the prefix des- (indicating reversal, negation, or excess) and the noun atino (skill, accuracy, or good judgment). Therefore, the word literally means "to lose one's accuracy" or "to act without good judgment."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Disparatar : To speak nonsense or act absurdly.
  • Desacertar : To make a mistake or miss the mark.
  • Desorientarse : To become confused or lose one's way.
  • Desvariar : To ramble or talk incoherently.

Antonyms

  • Atinar : To hit the mark, guess correctly, or succeed.
  • Acertar : To get something right or to hit a target.
  • Razonar : To reason or think logically.

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Examples

A veces desatinamos al tomar decisiones rápidas.verb

Sometimes we make mistakes when making quick decisions.

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