dispose of

deshacerse de

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dispose of(

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (throw away)

a. deshacerse de

The drug dealers tried frantically to dispose of the evidence.Los traficantes de drogas intentaron deshacerse de la evidencia frenéticamente.

b. tirar

Could you please dispose of that dirty diaper?Por favor, ¿puedes tirar ese pañal mojado?

c. eliminar

I want to see you dispose of that bad attitude.Quiero verte eliminar esta actitud mala.

2. (deal with)

a. resolver

Let's dispose of this computer problem once and for all.Resolvemos este problema con la computadora de una vez por todas.

3. (kill)

a. matar

The tyrannical queen asked me to dispose of the rebels.La reina tiránica me pidió matar a los rebeldes.

4. (transfer)

a. enajenar

The philanthropist decided to dispose of his wealth while he was alive.El filántropo decidió disponer de sus riquezas en vida.

dispose of

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (get rid of; rubbish)

a. eliminar

2. (problem)

a. acabar con

3. (kill)

a. dar muerte a

dispose of

intransitive verb

1 (get rid of) [+evidence, body] deshacerse de; [+rubbish] tirar; botar; (LAm)