Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desviar
verb
/dɛsˈviːˌɑːr/
Definition
to divert or redirect something from its original path or purpose
Examples
- He decided to desviar his attention from the difficult task at hand.
- The river desviou from its usual course due to the heavy rains.
- She managed to desviar the conversation to a more pleasant topic.
Meaning
The act of changing direction or course, often in a way that leads away from what was intended.
Synonyms
- divert
- redirect
- deflect
- distract
- sidetrack