No. 10,879 in Spanish
desplegar
To unfold, spread out, or deploy.
In a sentence
La tienda decidió desplegar su nueva colección en septiembre.
The store decided to launch its new collection in September.
Here, 'desplegar' is used in the figurative sense of revealing or launching something to the public.
El ejército comenzó a desplegar sus fuerzas en la frontera.
The army began to deploy its forces at the border.
In this context, 'desplegar' refers to strategically arranging or positioning troops or equipment.
El ave desplegó sus alas antes de emprender el vuelo.
The bird spread its wings before taking off.
In this usage, 'desplegar' describes the physical act of unfolding or extending something.
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