despliegue
“despliegue” means “display” in Spanish (a show of skills, talent, or power).
display, deployment
Also: rollout, unfolding
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El equipo ganó gracias a un gran despliegue físico.
B1The team won thanks to a great display of physical effort.
Hubo un gran despliegue policial en el centro de la ciudad.
B2There was a large police deployment in the city center.
El despliegue de la red 5G tardará varios meses.
C1The rollout of the 5G network will take several months.
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Quick Quiz: despliegue
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Which of these is the most natural use of 'despliegue'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'desplegar', which combines the prefix 'des-' (meaning to undo or reverse) and the Latin word 'plicare' (to fold). Literally, it means 'the act of un-folding'.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'despliegue' for a computer menu?
Not exactly. The menu itself is called a 'desplegable' (a drop-down), but the act of it opening could be described as 'desplegar'.
Is 'despliegue' only for big things like armies?
No, it's very common in sports commentary to describe a player's physical effort (despliegue físico) or in business for a product launch (despliegue comercial).
How do I pronounce the 'gue' at the end?
The 'u' is silent! It just tells you to make a hard 'g' sound (like in 'game'). It sounds like 'geh'.