How to Say "deserting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “deserting” is “desertor” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
adjectiveC1formal
describing someone who is in the act of abandoning

Examples
El soldado desertor fue visto en el pueblo vecino.
The deserting soldier was seen in the neighboring town.
Tuvieron que lidiar con los miembros desertores del grupo.
They had to deal with the deserting members of the group.
Adjective Placement
When used as an adjective, 'desertor' usually follows the noun it describes (e.g., 'un socio desertor').
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