Kilo Lingo

/desaˈθeɾse/

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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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This word is part of lesson 35.