This is the 2867th most frequent Catalan word.
desviar
"Desviar" means "to divert" or "to deviate."
In this sentence, 'desviar-se' is used to indicate a physical deviation from a specific path or route.
Va decidir desviar-se del camí principal per explorar els voltants.
He decided to deviate from the main path to explore the surroundings.
Here, 'desviar' is employed metaphorically to mean diverting focus or attention from an issue.
Intenten desviar l’atenció del problema real.
They are trying to divert attention from the real problem.
In this example, 'desviar' refers to the act of redirecting or misappropriating funds from their intended purpose.