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desvío — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detour noun An indirect route taken instead of the direct one.
  • diversion noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
  • roundabout noun A road junction where traffic circles around a central island instead of stopping at lights.

Senses

desvío is used for these senses in English:

  • detour A diversion or deviation from one's original route.
  • diversion (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
  • roundabout A detour.

detour — full definition

  1. noun An indirect route taken instead of the direct one.
  2. verb To take, or send someone on, an indirect route.

diversion — full definition

  1. noun Something done to distract attention from what is really happening.
  2. noun A hobby or activity that takes your mind off other things.
  3. noun A temporary alternate route, especially one put in place during roadworks.

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