Desviar
Example: Ele conseguiu desviar a atenção dos problemas com habilidade.
Definition
"Desviar" means to cause something to change direction or focus, often used to indicate diverting attention or movement away from an original point or issue. For example, in the phrase 'Ele conseguiu desviar a atenção dos problemas com habilidade,' it means he skillfully diverted attention from the problems.
Etymology
The word "desviar" comes from the Portuguese verb formed by the prefix 'des-' meaning 'away' or 'off,' and 'viar,' related to 'via,' meaning 'way' or 'road.' Thus, "desviar" literally means 'to turn away from the way.' Did you know that this construction reflects the idea of changing course or direction, much like taking a detour on a journey?
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