Desviar
Example: Ela tentou desviar a conversa para evitar o conflito direto.
Definition
"Desviar" means to change direction or course, often to avoid something or someone. It involves diverting attention, movement, or focus away from an original path, as in the example where someone tries to divert a conversation to avoid direct conflict.
Etymology
The word "desviar" comes from the Portuguese verb combining the prefix 'des-' meaning 'away' or 'off' with 'viar,' derived from Latin 'via' meaning 'way' or 'road.' So it literally means 'to move away from the way.' Did you know? The root 'via' is also related to English words like 'viaduct' and 'deviate.'
Learn to use this word actively
"Desviar" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 120 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
