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sidetrack in Spanish

sidetrack in Spanish is desviar, distraer — sidetrack means a second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.

sidetrack in Spanish

desviar
verb
To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.
distraer
verb
To divert or distract (someone) from a main issue or course of action with an alternate or less relevant topic or activity; or, to use deliberate trickery or sly wordplay when talking to (a person) in order to avoid discussion of a subject.

What does "sidetrack" mean?

  1. noun A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.
  2. noun Any auxiliary railroad track, as differentiated from a siding, that runs adjacent to the main track.
  3. noun A smaller tunnel or well drilled as an auxiliary off a main tunnel or well.
  4. noun An alternate train of thought, issue, topic, or activity, that is a deviation or distraction from the topic at hand or central activity, and secondary or subordinate in importance or effectiveness.

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What is "sidetrack" in Spanish?

"sidetrack" in Spanish is desviar, distraer. sidetrack means: A second, relatively short length of track just to the side of a railroad track, joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends, used either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track to meet (opposite directions) or pass (same direction); a railroad siding.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "sidetrack": desviar, distraer.

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