verb🔗ShareDesviarTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The goalie deflected the puck, preventing the opposing team from scoring. "El portero desvió el disco, impidiendo que el equipo contrario marcara.physicsactiondirectionscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, tocar(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players."The basketball player accidentally deflected the pass with his fingertips, sending the ball flying out of bounds. "El jugador de baloncesto desvió accidentalmente el pase con las yemas de los dedos, enviando el balón fuera de los límites.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, desviarseTo deviate from its original path."The goalie deflected the puck, preventing a goal. "El portero desvió el disco, evitando un gol.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEvitar, eludirTo avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.)."The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."El Primer Ministro eludió algunas preguntas cada vez más directas alegando que tenía una cita.communicationpoliticsattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviarTo divert (attention, etc.)."The teacher deflected the students' questions about the test by talking about the history of the subject. "El profesor desvió las preguntas de los estudiantes sobre el examen hablando sobre la historia de la materia.actioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDoblado abruptamente hacia abajoBent abruptly downward."The deflected branch, heavy with apples, nearly touched the ground. "La rama doblada abruptamente hacia abajo, cargada de manzanas, casi tocó el suelo.physicstechnicalsciencedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
