despenja

This is the 8358th most frequent Catalan word.


despenja

"Despenja" means "takes down" or "picks up" (e.g., a phone).


In this sentence, 'despenja' is used to mean 'picks up' the phone, referring to the action of lifting the receiver to answer a call.

Ella despenja el telèfon quan sona.

She picks up the phone when it rings.


Here, 'despenja' indicates the action of removing or taking down the poster, involving a movement downward.

El policia despenja el cartell per revisar-lo.

The policeman takes down the poster to inspect it.


In this case, 'despenja' is used to signify taking down an object like a coat from a hook or similar place, followed by another action involving the coat.

Quan entres, despenja el teu abric i penja'l al penjador.

When you enter, take down your coat and hang it on the coat rack.