How to Say "you dismiss" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “you dismiss” is “despiden” — use 'despiden' when you are formally dismissing someone from their job or employment..
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verbB1formal
Use 'despiden' when you are formally dismissing someone from their job or employment.
Examples
El jefe despide a los empleados que llegan tarde.
The boss dismisses employees who arrive late.
descartan
verbB1
Use 'descartan' when you are dismissing or discarding an idea, suggestion, or possibility as not worth considering.
Examples
No descartes mi idea antes de escucharla.
Don't dismiss my idea before hearing it.
verbA2
Use 'ignoras' when you are dismissing something by choosing to ignore it or pay no attention to it, often implying a lack of respect or consideration.
Examples
Tú siempre ignoras mis consejos.
You always dismiss my advice.
Confusing Dismissal from Job vs. Dismissing Ideas
Learners often confuse 'despedir' (to fire from a job) with 'descartar' (to dismiss an idea). Remember that 'despedir' is specifically for employment termination, while 'descartar' applies to thoughts, suggestions, or possibilities.
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