How to Say "to defuse" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to defuse” is “desactivar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
a tense situation or conflict
Examples
El mediador logró desactivar el conflicto entre las dos empresas.
The mediator managed to defuse the conflict between the two companies.
Su sentido del humor ayudó a desactivar la tensión en la reunión.
His sense of humor helped defuse the tension in the meeting.
Abstract usage
When using 'desactivar' for social situations, it usually follows a person or an event that 'cools down' a hot topic.
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