How to Say "to banish" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to banish” is “ahuyentar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2formal
negative emotions
Examples
Sus palabras lograron ahuyentar mis dudas.
His words managed to dispel my doubts.
Necesito música para ahuyentar la tristeza.
I need music to banish the sadness.
La luz del sol ahuyentó las sombras de la habitación.
The sunlight drove away the shadows from the room.
Abstract Objects
Unlike the literal meaning, when using this for emotions (like 'doubts'), you don't need the 'personal a' because they aren't people.
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