No. 10,865 in Spanish

despejar

"Despejar" means "to clear" or "to clear up."

In a sentence

Necesitamos despejar la mesa antes de cenar.
We need to clear the table before dinner.
Here, 'despejar' is used in the context of physically clearing or making space, such as removing objects from a surface.
Voy a salir a correr para despejar la mente.
I am going out for a run to clear my mind.
'Despejar' is utilized metaphorically here, referring to achieving mental clarity or relieving stress.
El guardia intentó despejar a las personas que bloqueaban la entrada.
The guard tried to disperse the people who were blocking the entrance.
In this usage, 'despejar' means to disperse or make an area free of obstructions, often involving people moving from a location.

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