Describir
Example: Voy a describir mi casa a mis amigos mañana.
Definition
"Describir" means to give an account of the characteristics, features, or details of something or someone, often using words to create a clear picture. It involves explaining or portraying the qualities or appearance of a subject, as in describing a house to friends.
Etymology
The verb "describir" comes from the Latin word "describere," which combines "de-" meaning 'down' or 'off' with "scribere" meaning 'to write.' So originally, it implied writing something down in detail. Did you know? "Describir" has kept much of this meaning in Spanish, focusing on detailed explanation or portrayal.
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"Describir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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