verb

desparramar

spill

Esparcir o derramar algo en distintas direcciones, de modo que quede extendido o separado.

Word: desparramar

Meaning: The verb "desparramar" in Spanish means to scatter, spread out, or spill things over an area. It conveys the idea of things being dispersed loosely or thrown about without order.

Parts:

  • "des-" is a common Spanish prefix that often denotes reversal or undoing.
  • "parramar" comes from the root related to spreading or scattering.

Uses:

  • To physically scatter objects: e.g., "Desparramar las hojas" — "To scatter the leaves."
  • To spill a liquid or substance: e.g., "Desparramar la leche en el suelo" — "To spill the milk on the floor."
  • Figuratively, it can mean to widely disseminate an idea or information.

Synonyms:

  • Esparcir (to scatter)
  • Dispersar (to disperse)
  • Derramar (to spill)
  • Propagar (to propagate, in figurative use)

Antonyms:

  • Recoger (to collect)
  • Concentrar (to concentrate)
  • Juntar (to gather)

Summary:

"Desparramar" is a verb meaning to scatter or spill items loosely. It implies disordered spreading. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

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Examples

Ayer desparramé el agua por accidente.verb

Yesterday I spilled the water by accident.

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