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No. 10,885 in Spanish

desprendieron

"Desprendieron" means "they detached" or "they released."

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  • Los pétalos de la rosa se desprendieron con el viento.

    The petals of the rose detatched with the wind.

    Here, 'desprendieron' is used to describe a natural action where parts separate or come off due to an external force.

  • En el terremoto, algunas piedras se desprendieron de la montaña.

    During the earthquake, some rocks came loose from the mountain.

    In this sentence, 'desprendieron' illustrates an accidental separation or falling of objects, influenced by a sudden movement.

  • Ellos se desprendieron de sus posesiones más preciadas para ayudar a los necesitados.

    They parted with their most prized possessions to help those in need.

    Here, 'desprendieron' is employed metaphorically to signify willingly giving up or letting go of something.

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