/desaˈθeɾse/
#1705 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to get rid of
Word origin
From des- ('undo, reverse') plus hacer ('to make, to do'), from Latin facere.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- facere
- English cognates
- fact, factory
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
deshacerme .
I decided to get rid of the old clothes.
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It is hard to get rid of bad habits.
deshizo .
The knot came undone in the wind.
deshacernos muebles .
We want to get rid of the furniture we do not use.
deshizo .
The team fell apart after losing the coach.
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