No. 10,827 in Spanish
deserción
"Deserción" means "desertion" or "abandonment," often referring to leaving responsibilities, obligations, or a group.
In a sentence
La deserción escolar afecta a miles de niños cada año.
School dropout affects thousands of children every year.
In this sentence, 'deserción' is used to denote the act of leaving school prematurely, emphasizing its social impact.
La deserción del soldado fue considerada una violación grave.
The soldier's desertion was considered a serious violation.
Here, 'deserción' is used to describe the act of abandoning a military post or duty, highlighting its legal and ethical ramifications.
La empresa se enfrenta a la deserción de varios empleados clave.
The company faces the desertion of several key employees.
In this context, 'deserción' refers to the action of employees leaving the company, indicating its potential effect on business operations.
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