How to Say "disassembled" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “disassembled” is “desarmado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
referring to objects taken apart
Examples
El armario viene desarmado en una caja de cartón.
The wardrobe comes disassembled in a cardboard box.
Dejó el motor desarmado sobre la mesa del taller.
He left the engine taken apart on the workshop table.
Es difícil mover el mueble si no está desarmado.
It is difficult to move the furniture if it isn't disassembled.
The 'Des-' Prefix
The prefix 'des-' in Spanish works like 'un-' or 'dis-' in English, indicating the reversal of an action (taking apart what was put together).
Don't confuse with 'roto'
Mistake: “Saying 'desarmado' when something is broken.”
Correction: Use 'roto' for broken. 'Desarmado' means it was intentionally taken apart into its original pieces.
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