verb

relegar

relegate

The Spanish verb "relegar" means to relegate or to demote someone or something to a lower position, place, or status. It is often used in contexts where a person, group, or thing is pushed aside or assigned to a less important role.

For example:

  • In sports, a team can be "relegated" to a lower division.
  • In everyday use, a topic can be "relegated" to a minor or less important position in a discussion.

Synonyms in English: demote, downgrade, consign, banish.

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Examples

No debemos relegar nuestros sueños por miedo.verb

We should not relegate our dreams out of fear.

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