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desviación

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“desviación” means “deviation” in Spanish (moving away from a standard, path, or rule).

deviation

Also: detour, shift
NounfB1
A row of straight white lines on a blue background, with one line curving away in a different direction.

📝 In Action

Cualquier desviación del plan original debe ser aprobada.

B1

Any deviation from the original plan must be approved.

La brújula tiene una pequeña desviación hacia el oeste.

B2

The compass has a small deviation to the west.

Hubo una desviación en la carretera debido a las obras.

A2

There was a detour on the road due to construction works.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desvío (detour/diversion)
  • alteración (alteration)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • desviación estándar – standard deviation (in math/stats)
  • desviación de recursos – misuse of funds/resources
  • desviación de la columna – curvature of the spine

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "desviación" in Spanish:

deviation→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: desviación

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the deviation'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
desviar(to divert/to deviate) — Verb
desvío(detour) — Noun
desviado(deviated/misled) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'deviatio', combining 'de-' (away from) and 'via' (road/path). It literally means 'going off the road.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: deviationFrench: déviation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'desviación' for a traffic detour?

Yes, you can, although 'desvío' is more common in casual conversation when talking about roads.

Is 'desviación' always a negative thing?

Not necessarily. While it can mean 'getting off track' or 'misusing funds,' in science and statistics, it is just a neutral measurement of difference.

How do I pluralize it?

Drop the accent mark and add -es: 'las desviaciones'.