des

This is the 10759th most frequent Spanish word.


des

"Des" is a prefix in Spanish meaning "un-" or "dis-", indicating negation or reversal.


Here, 'des-' functions as a prefix to the verb 'hacer', creating the verb 'deshacer', which means 'to undo' or remove as in this context, to remove the unnecessary papers.

Deshazte de estos papeles que no sirven.

Get rid of these useless papers.


The prefix 'des-' when combined with 'aparecer' (to appear) forms 'desaparecer', which means to disappear, indicating the action of ceasing to be visible.

El sol había desaparecido tras las nubes.

The sun had disappeared behind the clouds.


In this context, 'desde' specifies the idea of starting or originating from a particular emotion or position.

Siempre debemos buscar el diálogo antes de actuar desde el enojo.

We should always seek dialogue before acting out of anger.