avert in Spanish
avert in Spanish is apartar, desviar, evitar — avert means to prevent something bad from happening.
avert in Spanish
apartar
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
desviar
(transitive) To turn aside or away.
evitar
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
impedir
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
prevenir
(transitive) To ward off, or prevent, the occurrence or effects of.
What does "avert" mean?
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verb To prevent something bad from happening.
"Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident."
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verb To turn one's eyes or attention away from something.
"She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic."
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avert in a sentence
- Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident.
- The last-minute deal averted a strike.
- She averted her gaze as the scene grew too graphic.
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What is "avert" in Spanish?
"avert" in Spanish is apartar, desviar, evitar. avert means: To prevent something bad from happening.
How do you use "avert" in a sentence?
Example: "Quick thinking by the crew averted a serious accident." In Spanish, "avert" is apartar, desviar, evitar.
Are there other ways to say "avert" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "avert": apartar, desviar, evitar, impedir, prevenir.
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