No. 10,871 in Spanish
despide
"Despide" means "dismisses" or "says goodbye."
In a sentence
Ella se despide de sus amigos en la fiesta.
She says goodbye to her friends at the party.
In this sentence, 'despide' comes from the reflexive verb 'despedirse,' which means 'to say goodbye.' It indicates the act of bidding farewell to someone.
El jefe despide a los empleados por llegar tarde.
The boss fires the employees for being late.
Here, 'despide' is used in its transitive form from the verb 'despedir,' meaning 'to dismiss' or 'to fire.' It signifies the act of terminating employment.
Cuando llueve, la tierra despide un olor fresco.
When it rains, the earth emits a fresh smell.
In this context, 'despide' refers to the verb 'despedir,' meaning 'to emit' or 'to release,' describing the action of producing a smell.
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