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desviar-se — meaning in English

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English meaning

stray verb To wander away from where you should be, or to drift off a planned path or topic.

Senses

desviar-se is used for these senses in English:

stray (intransitive) To wander, as from a direct course; to deviate, or go out of the way.
stray (intransitive) To wander from company or outside proper limits; to rove or roam at large; to go astray.

stray — full definition

verb To wander away from where you should be, or to drift off a planned path or topic.
adj Having wandered off, or found somewhere it doesn't belong.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

desgarrado vira-lata afastar-se perder-se