desdecir
desdecir(
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deh
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seer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be unworthy of
Los últimos discos de la banda desdicen de sus trabajos anteriores.The band's latest records are unworthy of their previous work.
b. to not be up to the standard of
Las recetas del nuevo libro de cocina del famoso chef desdicen de sus creaciones inspiradas en la cumbre de su carrera.The recipes in the famous chef's new cookery book are not up to the standard of the inspired creations at the height of his fame.
desdecirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to go back on one's word
Las autoridades prometieron que iban a estudiar el problema pero luego se desdijeron.The authorities promised to look into the problem but then went back on their word.
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