desentonar

to be out of place

to be out of tune

desentonar(dehs-ehn-toh-nahr)

intransitive verb

1. (to contrast)

a. to be out of place

La decoración es moderna y minimalista. Creo que ese sofá de cuero va a desentonar.

The decoration is modern and minimalist. I think that leather couch will be out of place.

b. to clash

Me parece que el amarillo desentona con el fondo azul y blanco.

I think yellow clashes with the white and blue background.

2. (to be inappropriate)

a. to be out of place

Me parece que tu chiste verde desentonó.

I think your dirty joke was out of place.

3. (to be off tune)

a. to be out of tune (instrument)

Esta viola desentona con frecuencia.

This viola is frequently out of tune.

b. to sing out of tune (singer)

Yo siempre desentono cuando tengo que cantar las notas agudas.

I always sing out of tune when I have to sing the high notes.