/despeˈðiɾ/
Translation
to dismiss, to fire, to see off
Word origin
From Latin expetere ('to seek out, to ask for'), reshaped in Spanish under the influence of pedir ('to ask'), from Latin petere ('to seek'). The root petere also gives English 'petition' and 'appetite'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- petere
- English cognates
- petition, appetite
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
empleados.
The company had to dismiss ten employees.
.
We went to the airport to see off my cousins.
despedirme .
I do not like saying goodbye to the people I love.
amenazó .
The boss threatened to fire anyone who arrived late.
despidió marchó.
She said goodbye with a hug and left.
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