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desplazamiento

des-pla-sah-MYEN-toh/desplaθaˈmjento/

movement, shift

Also: displacement
NounmB1
A bright red ball rolling across a flat wooden surface, leaving a faint trail behind it.

📝 In Action

El desplazamiento de las placas tectónicas causa terremotos.

B2

The movement of tectonic plates causes earthquakes.

Su desplazamiento en la pista de baile es muy elegante.

B1

Their movement on the dance floor is very elegant.

Necesitamos medir el desplazamiento del objeto.

B1

We need to measure the object's displacement.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • inmovilidad (immobility)
  • estatismo (stasis)

Common Collocations

  • desplazamiento lateral – sideways movement
  • desplazamiento de tierra – landslide/earth shift

travel, commute

Also: journey
NounmB2
A small blue car driving on a winding road through green hills under a sunny sky.

📝 In Action

La empresa paga los gastos de desplazamiento.

B2

The company pays for travel expenses.

Mi tiempo de desplazamiento es de una hora.

B1

My commute time is one hour.

Evite desplazamientos innecesarios durante la tormenta.

B2

Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • gastos de desplazamiento – travel expenses
  • medios de desplazamiento – means of transport

displacement

NounmC1formal
A family walking down a dirt path carrying heavy bundles and suitcases away from a small village.

📝 In Action

El desplazamiento forzado es un problema grave en la región.

C1

Forced displacement is a serious problem in the region.

Muchos ciudadanos sufren el desplazamiento por la guerra.

B2

Many citizens suffer displacement because of the war.

La ONU monitorea el desplazamiento de refugiados.

C1

The UN monitors the displacement of refugees.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • éxodo (exodus)
  • migración (migration)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • desplazamiento forzado – forced displacement
  • desplazamiento interno – internal displacement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "desplazamiento" in Spanish:

commute→displacement→journey→movement→shift→travel→

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📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
desplazar(to displace/move) — Verb
desplazado(displaced person) — Noun / Adjective
plaza(square/place) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish verb 'desplazar' (to move), which combines the prefix 'des-' (removal) with the noun 'plaza' (place/square). It ultimately traces back to the Latin 'platea' (broad street).

First recorded: 18th century (in its modern form)

Cognates (Related words)

French: déplacementEnglish: displacement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'movimiento' and 'desplazamiento'?

'Movimiento' is a general term for any kind of moving (like waving your hand). 'Desplazamiento' specifically implies moving from one location to another.

Can I use this for moving to a new apartment?

No. For moving your belongings to a new home, you should use 'mudanza'.

Does it have a verb form?

Yes, the verb is 'desplazar' (to move something or someone).