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deflect in Spanish

deflect in Spanish is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar — deflect means to cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.

deflect in Spanish

desviar
verb
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
deflejar
verb
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
deflexionar
verb
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
rebatir
verb
(transitive) To make (something) deviate from its original path or position.
desviar
verb
(transitive, ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
desviarse
verb
(psychology) To redirect culpability to avoid it.

What does "deflect" mean?

  1. verb To cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.
    "The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar."
  2. verb To avoid dealing directly with a question, criticism, or blame.
    "The minister deflected every question about the scandal."

deflect in a sentence

  • The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar.
  • His shield deflected the arrow.
  • The minister deflected every question about the scandal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "deflect" in Spanish?

"deflect" in Spanish is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar. deflect means: To cause something to change direction, usually by bouncing or glancing off.

How do you use "deflect" in a sentence?

Example: "The goalkeeper deflected the shot over the crossbar." In Spanish, "deflect" is desviar, deflejar, deflexionar.

Are there other ways to say "deflect" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "deflect": desviar, deflejar, deflexionar, rebatir, desviarse.

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