verb🔗ShareDesviar, apartarTo make (something) deviate from its original path."The umbrella deflects the rain, keeping me dry. "El paraguas desvía la lluvia, manteniéndome seco.physicsactiontechnologymilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, rechazar(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 deflects the pass with his elbow, sending the ball out of bounds. "El jugador de baloncesto desvía accidentalmente el pase con el codo, enviando el balón fuera de los límites.sportgameactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesvía, se desvíaTo deviate from its original path."The shield deflects the arrows, preventing them from hitting the soldier. "El escudo desvía las flechas, impidiendo que golpeen al soldado.physicsactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEvadir, 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.communicationpoliticsmediaattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesviar, apartarTo divert (attention, etc.)."When asked about the missing cookies, the child deflects the blame by pointing at the dog. "Cuando se le preguntó por las galletas perdidas, el niño desvía la culpa señalando al perro.actioncommunicationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
