desnudar
“desnudar” means “to undress” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to undress, to strip
Also: to bare
📝 In Action
La madre desnuda al bebé para bañarlo.
A2The mother undresses the baby to bathe him.
El otoño desnuda los árboles de sus hojas.
B1Autumn strips the trees of their leaves.
Es difícil desnudar a un niño que no quiere estarse quieto.
B1It is difficult to undress a child who won't stay still.
to reveal, to expose
Also: to lay bare
📝 In Action
Sus palabras desnudaron la verdad detrás de la mentira.
B2His words revealed the truth behind the lie.
En su diario, ella desnuda su alma.
C1In her diary, she reveals her soul.
El informe desnuda las fallas del sistema.
C2The report exposes the flaws in the system.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which sentence means 'She undressed the doll'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'denudare', which combines 'de-' (completely) and 'nudare' (to make naked). It has been part of Spanish since its early days.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'desnudar' the same as 'desvestir'?
Not exactly. 'Desvestir' is more common for simply taking off clothes. 'Desnudar' implies removing everything or is used in a more poetic sense.
Can I use 'desnudar' for objects?
Yes! You can 'desnudar' a tree (remove leaves) or 'desnudar' a wall (remove paint or wallpaper).
Is 'desnudar' a common word?
It is moderately common. You will hear 'desvestir' more often in daily life, but 'desnudar' appears frequently in books, songs, and news.