descartar

to rule out

descartar(dehs-kahr-tahr)

transitive verb

1. (to discard)

a. to rule out

Quedó bien claro que tendríamos que descartar la opción de ir a la playa por la lluvia.

It became quite clear that we would have to rule out the option of going to the beach because of the rain.

b. to dismiss

Si examinamos el análisis de las pruebas, podemos descartar nuestra primera hipótesis.

If we examine the analysis of the tests, we can dismiss our initial hypothesis.

c. to reject

Al final, fue descartado como candidato para la presidencia.

In the end, he was rejected as a candidate for the presidency.

d. to discount

Hemos descartado la posibilidad de mudarnos este año porque no tenemos dinero.

We've discounted the possibility of moving this year because we don't have the money.

descartarse

pronominal verb

2. (cards)

a. to discard

Te toca a ti, ¿no? - ¡Qué va! Aún no te has descartado.

It's your turn right? - What are you talking about? You haven't discarded yet.

b. to throw away

Siempre me descarto de las cartas en los momentos más inoportunos.

I always throw away cards at the most inopportune times.