despiste
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el despiste(
dehs
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pees
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teh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. absent-mindedness
El despiste del conductor hizo que se saliera de la carretera y chocara contra un árbol.The driver's absent-mindedness made him go off the road and crash into a tree.
2. (error)
a. mistake
El profesor afirma que el alumno merece aprobar el examen pese al despiste inicial.The teacher thinks the student should pass the exam despite his initial mistake.
b. slip
Laura escribió mal su propio nombre en el formulario en un despiste momentáneo.Laura wrote her name incorrectly on the form in a momentary slip.
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