despistar
despistar(
dehs
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pees
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to mislead
El asesino dejó pistas falsas para despistar a la policía.The murderer left false clues to mislead the police.
b. to throw off the scent
El ladrón despistó a los perros que lo perseguían.The thief threw the dogs that were chasing him off the scent.
2. (to elude)
a. to give the slip
El patinador despistó al guardia de seguridad y se fue del centro comercial.The skater gave the security guard the slip and left the mall.
b. to shake off
El carterista despistó al policía y se perdió en la multitud.The pickpocket shook off the police officer and got lost in the crowd.
a. to distract
El trueno me despistó y no escuché cuando entraste a la casa.The thunder distracted me and I didn't hear you coming into the house.
despistarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to lose one's concentration
Ezequiel se despistó cuando estaba cocinando y se le quemó la salsa.Ezequiel lost his concentration while cooking and the sauce burned.
b. to get sidetracked
Me despisté y no escuché lo que dijo la maestra.I got sidetracked and didn't hear what the teacher said.
a. to get lost
Me despisté porque no tenía un mapa ni una brújula.I got lost because I didn't have a map nor a compass.
b. to lose one's way
Si te despistas en el bosque, sigue el río hasta llegar al pueblo.If you lose your way in the forest, follow the river until you reach the town.
a. to get confused
Intenté seguir el manual de instrucciones pero me despisté aún más.I tried to read the instructions but I got even more confused.
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